Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 6

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 6, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, November 6 – Thursday, November 9 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 10 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

Funeral for fallen Baltimore firefighter to impact traffic on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is advising residents to prepare for traffic disruptions and delays on Friday, November 3 during the morning and afternoon as the funeral procession for fallen Baltimore City Fire Captain Dillon J. Rinaldo travels through the area. The funeral procession is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. with a motorcade from the funeral home to […]

Freeze Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Freeze Watch has been upgraded to a Freeze Warning and will be in effect from 11 p.m. on Wednesday through 10 a.m. on Thursday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low […]

Third meeting of Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to meet Thursday

TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas will convene for its third meeting this week. The meeting is the third of five committee sessions and two public information sessions planned for this fall and winter. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in the George Washington Carver Center […]

BOOM ALERT: APG to conduct ‘large caliber’ firing tests this week

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of October 30, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be large caliber firing in both the Aberdeen and Edgewood areas this week.  With forecasted cooler weather […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 improvements throughout Baltimore County during week of Oct. 29

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing temporary lane and ramp closures at two major projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 29 and Friday afternoon, November 3. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary […]

Baltimore County Police to monitor sex offenders on Halloween

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police will be keeping an eye on sex offenders who are not allowed to have contact with children this Halloween. A “no contact order,” in effect, prohibits offenders from handing out candy to children on Halloween. Only about 10 percent of registered sex offenders in Baltimore County have one as part of their probation. Officers in marked […]