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Maryland State Police to crack down on impaired, aggressive driving over Memorial Day weekend

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they will be increasing enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving over the Memorial Day weekend. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team—a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers—will also work to reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. SPIDRE is funded by a grant from the MDOT MVA Highway Safety […]

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Severe storms expected in Baltimore area on Thursday, into holiday weekend

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BALTIMORE, MD—Stormy weather is expected in the Baltimore area each day as the holiday weekend approaches. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours.  A few thunderstorms may be severe, with damaging wind gusts and hail as the primary threats. A few isolated instances of flooding are possible on […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday afternoon and into Wednesday evening.  A couple of isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and hail are possible. Thunderstorms may also produce hazardous […]

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Public meeting on BGE Brandon Shores transmission upgrade project to be held in Perry Hall

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Following last month’s virtual session, an in-person meeting will be held in Perry Hall this week to discuss a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Kingsville, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is necessary due to the announced retirement of Talen […]

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House fire reported in White Marsh

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WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the White Marsh area. The fire was reported at around 9:15 p.m. on Monday night in the 6000-block of Ebenezer Road (21162). Units arrived to find heavy fire showing from the dwelling, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Multiple fire companies have responded to the scene. […]

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Baltimore County Public Library gears up for 2024 Summer Reading Challenge

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TOWSON, MD—This summer, adventure begins at Baltimore County Public Library! The annual Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 1, through Saturday, August 31. With the theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” this program encourages exploration of the world through books, engaging activities and prizes. There are two ways children can participate; either by tracking via the Beanstack app or […]

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Assaults reported in Nottingham area, Perry Hall residence burglarized

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local assaults and burglaries that were reported over the past week. At around midnight on Sunday, May 12, 2024, a suspect broke into a business located in the 6900-block of Ridge Road in Nottingham (21236) and stole property. At just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, a suspect with a weapon committed a first-degree […]

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Baltimore County to hold public hearing on proposed water supply, sewerage plan amendments

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Planning Board is set to hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments to the Baltimore County Water Supply and Sewerage Plan, known as Amendment Cycle 42. The hearing will be held at 5 p.m. on July 18 in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, located at 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. The Baltimore […]

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