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Carroll County early morning house fire, no injuries reported
CARROLL COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire in Carroll County on the 4th of July. Crews were dispatched to a fire reported at 3301 Traceys Mill Road in Manchester, Carroll County at 7:34 a.m. There was an estimated $200,000 in damages to the...
Water tower emptied, water issues in Hanover area as crews work to repair water main break
Update: Repairs were completed to the water main on Thursday, and the emptied water tower has since been refilled, according to a release by Hanover Borough. There are no restrictions...
Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. It’s the evening before the Fourth of July, and the parking lot of the Phantom Fireworks store is crawling with SUVs and pick-up trucks trolling for a parking spot.
Carroll voters have ‘political fatigue’ heading into November election
A sense of apathy and disinterest with November’s presidential election seems to have set in with Carroll County voters, as the political divide across the country grows stronger, according to Jordan Haegerich, co-chair of Central Maryland Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization that provides a safe place to talk politics. “Although it is clear the political issues of our time are very ...
Veterans Honored at Atrium Village Ceremony for Service to their Country
In celebration of the Fourth of July, Atrium Village senior living community in Owings Mills recently hosted a special gathering honoring residents who are veterans of World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. The event featured a presentation by Capital Region Honor Flight, a national program that serves...
Baltimore County summer camp helps students expand passion for STEM
BALTIMORE -- A special summer camp in Baltimore County is helping middle school students discover a passion for STEM.These students are exploring the world of science, technology and engineering so they can be the world's next generation of innovators."It's really good if you like math and science and you like to be curious about what science is and math," a camp participant said.Through the STEM into Action program, learning is out of the classroom and in the field with hands-on science and tech-based activities.From equipment simulators to drone technology, and even a gas boom box, Wednesday's projects were led by STEM...
County to Celebrate Upgrades at Renaissance Park in Essex
Baltimore County Rec and Parks is cutting a ribbon to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Additions include a new synthetic turf field, an energy efficient LED field lighting system, permanent seating stands, and a scoreboard. The ribbon cutting will take place...
Hidden Danger: 177K properties still need to check for lead water pipes as October deadline nears
Some 177,000 properties in Baltimore City and Baltimore County still need to have their water pipes checked for lead. Last fall, 11 News Investigates revealed that public works officials in both jurisdictions were asking 230,000 property owners to check their water pipes for lead. The same officials provided updates Wednesday...
Fourth of July BLAST in Jacobus brings community together
JACOBUS, Pa. — There are lots of Fourth of July festivities across central Pennsylvania today. However, the Fourth of July BLAST in York County not only brought the fun but is hoping to bring the community together. “We serve, that’s our motto. So, we want to let [the community]...
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra dazzles sold-out crowd at annual Star-Spangled Spectacular
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra wowed the sold-out crowd Wednesday evening at the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville.Those in attendance were gifted with music and a fireworks show."I really love the music," said Norman Katzen. "It's classic, plus live music is amazing." More than 4,000 people attended the traditional Independence Day show in Baltimore County."It's a concert that really celebrates America's independence," said Allison Burr-Livingstone, with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. "So, it's patriotic, film music, classical favorites."Families arrived early to the show to get the best seats."We've got picnic blankets, we got snacks, we got drinks," Danielle King said."I'm most excited to see my friends and the fireworks," Rosie King added. Star-Spangled Spectacular is a tradition that's been around for generations and brings people together from all over the East Coast."We live in New York, but I'm from Towson, and I wanted to share this amazing tradition with my family," Brad King said. A dazzling fireworks display ended the show as the BSO finished their final song.The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Rash Field at the Inner Harbor.
July Fourth fireworks displays across Baltimore metro
Happy Independence Day! Here’s our list of July Fourth fireworks displays planned across the Baltimore area. – Sawmill Creek Park, 9 p.m. The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore kicks off celebrations with a 3 p.m. picnic on July 4 at West Shore Park that lasts through 9 p.m. Then, at...
Littlestown residents angry over water and sewer rate hike
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — Water and sewer customers in Littlestown, Adams County, are upset over their latest utility bills. They're complaining about a new rate increase that will raise their bills by at least $30 every quarter. It may be a lot higher depending on how much water is used.
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