BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say damaging winds and isolated large hail will be the main threats associated with any storms that develop, along with isolated instances of flooding. A Flood Watch is also in […]
UPDATE 2: The Flood Watch has been issued extended until 10:00 p.m. UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say widespread showers […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning on Tuesday announced the Small Area Plans initiative to better understand the needs of local communities and to help the county reach its sustainability goals. The new initiative will divide the county into 12 different geographical areas, which will then be subject to the process of community engagement and the development of their […]
We are blessed with a beautiful waterfront in eastern Baltimore County. There are more than 219 miles of tidal shoreline throughout Baltimore County, much of it in the Fifth District that I represent. One of the most difficult “balancing acts” involves the need to protect this sensitive area, and how much development is allowed so that businesses and homeowners can […]
UPDATE: The property has now been bulldozed by the county. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—A vacant property that was on Baltimore County’s demolition list went up in flames overnight. At just after 11 p.m. on Monday night, August 5, firefighters were dispatched to a vacant home on Carrington Drive near Hamilton Place (21162). Emergency personnel arrived to find the […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company and White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association will be holding a National Night Out celebration next week. The event will take place 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, at WMVFC. There will be four law enforcement agencies, the Oriole bird (5:00 – 6:00 p.m., the Paw Patrol, free face painting 5:30 – […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh will be partnering with the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance (BAWA) to support their Maryland 3,000 adoption campaign. BAWA, comprised of the major animal welfare organization in Baltimore – Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), Baltimore County Animal Services, Baltimore Humane Society, and the Maryland SPCA, have set a goal to exceed 3,000 […]