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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...
Howard County stone quarry fights zoning denial fueled by complaints from residents nearby
The future of an active stone quarry in Jessup is up in the air after an unfavorable zoning ruling, spurred by outcry from its neighbors. Since 2005, the Savage Stone Quarry has mined a mineral called Baltimore gabbro, which is used for road beds, riprap and airport runways, by blasting apart chunks of rock in a large open pit, situated between Interstate 95 and Route 1. But 19 years later, a ...
Gov. Moore welcomes home members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron
(WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore welcomed home 171 members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron on Thursday morning. The airmen returned from deployment to the Middle East. The 104th Fighter Squadron is the oldest unit in the Maryland Air National Guard. Gov. Moore also participated in the annual...
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...
Captain Howland S. ‘Scotty’ Roberts Jr., fourth-generation Chesapeake Bay pilot, dies
Captain Howland S. “Scotty” Roberts Jr., a Chesapeake Bay pilot who spent more than four decades guiding ships up and down the bay from Cape Henry, Virginia, to Chesapeake City, died from gastrointestinal bleeding June 25 at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. The Cockeysville resident was 81. “We spent 40 years working together and Scotty was well-liked by all of ...
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...
Catonsville’s quirky Fourth of July tradition continues as chair thieves strike
Someone is stealing chairs. Not just any chairs, though. These chairs are part of a time-honored holiday tradition in Catonsville. As part of what has become a tradition, residents place chairs alongside Frederick Road to save their place days — sometimes weeks — in advance of the Catonsville Fourth of July parade.
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...
Shopping? Check out Summer Bucks and Local HoCo
Support small businesses in Howard County. That’s the message behind two new local campaigns announced July 2: Summer Bucks in Historic Ellicott City and Local HoCo, both designed to increase awareness of the benefits of shopping local for residents and visitors alike. Summer Bucks offers $10 vouchers for shoppers...
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