BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of September 11

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled the week of September 11, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may […]

Mission BBQ to offer free sandwiches to first responders on Monday, hold 9/11 ceremony

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Mission BBQ will be holding its annual 9/11: NEVER FORGET event on Monday, September 11, 2023. The restaurant will be offering all first responders a free sandwich. At noon, Mission BBQ will conduct a ceremony in memory and recognition of those who lost their lives 22 years ago. Mission BBQ is located at 4132 East Joppa Road in Nottingham […]

Life Raft Treats recalls ice cream products, Not Fried Chicken, and Life Is Peachy due to possible Listeria risk

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC—Life Raft Treats is recalling their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar UPC 8 60006 18210 6 and Life Is Peachy 6 count box ice cream products, all with BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 8212024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can […]

Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force announces series of public meetings

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force this week announced a series of public meetings where officials will discuss efforts to address the region’s pressing water-related challenges and foster sustainable solutions to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably, and sustainably receive high-quality water and sewerage services. The full schedule of task force meetings is available below: Date: Wednesday, September 13 […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Thursday evening. Forecasters say storms are possible throughout the afternoon and evening hours as a cold front moves through the region. Some storms may be severe, with the primary threats being frequent lightning, wind gusts […]

Online petition seeks to close gates at Loch Raven Reservoir on weekends again

LOCH RAVEN, MD—Some Baltimore County residents would like to see a former weekend tradition restored. For decades, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works closed the gates along Loch Raven Drive between Providence Road and Morgan Mill Road to traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. This practice stopped during COVID-19 and has yet to return. […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

County Executive Olszewski announces inaugural ‘Community Heroes’ award winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the awardees of Baltimore County’s inaugural Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “At the center of Baltimore County’s network of strong, vibrant communities are dedicated individuals who commit their free time to advocating for their neighbors and […]