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Gunpowder Riverkeeper reaches proposed settlement with EPA on PCBs in the Gunpowder River, Bush River

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator’s March 18, 2022, memorandum regarding “Consent Decrees and Settlement Agreements to resolve Environmental Claims Against the Agency,” a proposed settlement has been reached that would resolve Gunpowder Riverkeeper v. Regan, et al., No. 1:20–cv–02063 (D.D.C.). On July 29, 2020, Gunpowder Riverkeeper filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the […]

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Baltimore County Police Department announces events for 2023 National Night Out

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UPDATE: The list of activities has been updated as of 8/1/2023. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 40th year of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and allows neighbors and law enforcement members to come together. Some of the scheduled events include block parties, […]

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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

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Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Maryland, bringing Code Orange conditions

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BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, Canadian wildfire smoke returned to Maryland on Monday. Smoky, hazy conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Maryland Department of the Environment to issue a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups […]

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Police in Baltimore County searching for sexual assault suspect

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TOWSON, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a sexual assault suspect. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are searching for Kenny Clifford Gilbow. Gilbow is wanted in reference to a sexual assault investigation involving a 13-year-old victim. Authorities say the crime occurred on June 11, 2023. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of […]

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BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of July 17

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ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled for Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. each day and ending at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Additional training will end at 2 a.m. on Saturday, […]

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Scattered storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday

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BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday will be a hot and steamy day in the Baltimore area, and the National Weather Service says scattered storms are possible as well. Temperatures should reach the low-to-mid-90s in many locations on Thursday. Scattered to numerous storms are expected late Thursday afternoon and into Thursday evening. Some storms could be severe. Localized flooding is also possible. Forecasters say […]

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