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Despite rain, statewide burn ban is still in place
Despite rain on Sunday ending the Baltimore area’s dry spell, the statewide burn ban is still in effect.
Howard County Police recovered 18,600 stolen tools. Now many will be sold at auction.
Detectives identified 155 victims and are returning tools to them. The rest of the items, such as new and used drills, tape measures, saws and more, will be up for grabs at an auction.
Dry spell, strong winds have parts of Maryland under red flag warning
Due to a lack of rain in combination with low humidity and strong winds, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning across the region from noon until 6 p.m. Friday.
Work van crashes into Harford County home, hitting gas meter and igniting fire
A work van crashed into a Harford County home, striking the house’s gas meter and igniting a fire that ripped through the house.
7 things to do in Howard County from a fleece festival to a blood drive
November is here, the foliage looks like fall and the holidays are approaching. Pull out your favorite cozy sweater, grab a hot chocolate and start planning your week with some events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 13.
BOPA disappointed as Baltimore officials vote to end contract
Members of the Board of Estimates voted Wednesday to formally end the city’s contract with Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts. The contract will run through Jan. 20.
Air quality alert issued in Maryland due to fires at Aberdeen Proving Ground
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a Code Orange and Code Yellow air quality alert for Baltimore and its surrounding counties.
Maryland is under a burn ban, just as fall foliage peaks
Despite the not-so-fall weather, getting cozy and grabbing some marshmallows and hot dogs to roast by the fire sounds like the perfect way to really soak in all the autumn vibes. But weather officials are warning against this activity due to an increased fire risk.
3 former Baltimore mayors urge yes vote on Harborplace ballot question
Former Mayors Kurt Schmoke, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Bernard C. “Jack” Young encouraged voters to vote in favor of Question F. Their backing was announced by Baltimore for a New Harborplace, a group that has been trying to mobilize support for the redevelopment.
Couple nails costume inspired by Dundalk’s famous ‘Golden Eggs’
It’s smelly and iconic. The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dundalk has made its mark on Halloween as one couple’s duo costume.
The familiar ghosts of the Patapsco Female Institute
If you dare to explore the Patapsco Female Institute, one thing is certain: you won’t be alone. Three familiar ghosts will be at your side. They’re known as Annie, The Shadow and The Gentleman. They all have their own stories and they are all locked in time at the Institute.
7 things to do in Howard County, from trick or treating to a cryptid crawl
Halloween is officially here. From trick or treating to a sound bath, you can choose your level of spooky for the week ending Nov. 6.
BOPA leaders seek to reassure arts community after break with city
Leaders of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts sought to reassure the arts community at a virtual town hall that breaking away from the city would not have negative impacts on artists and programs, though there are unknowns.
Man sentenced in fatal attack on Brooklyn Park father outside his home
A Glen Burnie man has been sentenced in the fatal attack on a Brooklyn Park father who refused to produce his son for an angry group of adults and boys outside their home last year.
SCOOP: Biden makes a surprising ice cream choice at Bmore Licks
President Biden visited Bmore Licks in Canton to enjoy ice cream with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks.
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