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Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says
Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says Maryland's 97 polling stations have been busy in the opening days of early voting as the election rapidly approaches.  A record number of voters have come out in the opening days of early voting, easily outpacing the numbers from previous years, according to officials. On the first day, there were a total of more than 154,000 voters, with approximately another 140,000 casting their vote on day two,  Jared DeMarinis, the State Administrator of Elections said that on the first day alone, there were more voters than the entire early voting period for the 2024 primary. The day one n…
Early Voting Begins Across Maryland Before Election Day: Here's What You Need To Know Early Voting Begins Across Maryland Before Election Day: Here's What You Need To Know
Early Voting Begins Across Maryland Before Election Day: Here's What You Need To Know Voters flocked to the ballot box on Thursday in Maryland as early voting began in advance of one of the more politically polarizing presidential elections in recent memory. With Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) fast approaching, polling stations opened up statewide, with thousands setting out to cast their vote, joining states around the country. Maryland, in-person early voting starts TODAY and runs through October 31st.By voting, you have the power to make your voice heard and decide the future of our state and country. I hope you'll join me in voting for Kamala Harris for President, Ang…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region With temperatures approaching and topping 100 degrees in some parts of the DMV, forecasters are cautioning that excessive heat could be making way for severe storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. Another dangerously hot and humid day ahead. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large hail as the two main threats. pic.twitter.co…
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Some severe storms could be heading toward the DMV region overnight, as the National Weather service issuing alerts or the area. Forecasters are cautioning that there "is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms," that might bring large hail, and damaging winds with gusts approaching 70mph, officials say. ⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s. pi…
Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching
Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching Tens of thousands of residents throughout the DMV region are in the dark as whipping winds and heavy rains have knocked out power to some neighborhoods and businesses. With the worst of the storm yet to come, as of 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 Baltimore Gas and Electric crews were still working to repair 720 active outages impacting 34,513 of the company's 1,348,380. A breakdown, by county, at 7:30 p.m.:  Baltimore: 12,513 customers affected; Anne Arundel: 7,390; Howard: 6,532; Prince George's: 2,762 Baltimore City: 2,537; Harford: 1,511; Carroll: 1,101; Calvert: 111; Montgomery: 27.…
Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland
Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland More than 1,500 are still reporting outages in Maryland after storms swept through the region and wreaked havoc overnight. As of 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, Baltimore Gas and Electric were still working to repair 150 active outages that were impacting 1,561 of the company's 1,341,812 customers. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Outage Map on Saturday afternoon.Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages still being reported, by county, according to BGE:  Anne Arundel: 624 customers affected; Baltimore: 399; Harford: 372; Baltimore City: 98; Carroll: 31; Howard: 31; Prince George's: Fewer than f…
Flood Watches Issued As New Round Of Storms Set To Hit DMV Region Flood Watches Issued As New Round Of Storms Set To Hit DMV Region
Flood Watches Issued As New Round Of Storms Set To Hit DMV Region The DMV Region may be in for another round of rough weather on Tuesday afternoon. Forecasters say that there is a "Level 2" risk of severe weather on Tuesday, Aug. 15, which could bring isolated tornadoes, large hail, and potentially damaging winds, and flooding throughout the area.  The bulk of the bad weather is expected along the I-95 corridor and east, toward parts of Maryland, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the I-95 corridor has been upgraded to a Slight Risk for Severe Weather from the Storm Prediction Center for thunderstorms that are expected to move through…
Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms
Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms “Complex and intricate damage” that requires extensive repairs have left thousands without power three days after Monday’s severe thunderstorms. Baltimore Gas and Electric - along with assistance crews - have been working around the clock making repairs, though there are still 665 active outages impacting 6,467 customers as of 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10. The BGE Outage Map at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10.BGE A breakdown of customers still without power, by county, according to BGE: Carroll: 2,805 Baltimore: 1,373 Baltimore City: 729 Harford: 701 Howard: 76 Anne Arundel: 70 Calve…
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland Thousands in Maryland remain in the dark days after severe storms left extensive damage and flooding in parts of the state. As of 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 9, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still working to repair 1,034 active outages that were impacting 15,067 of the company's 1,340,384 Maryland customers. The summer storm on August 7 left significant damage to our service area, with the largest damage occurring in Westminster, including downed poles, trees and heavily impacted infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/Gy19FZc99h — BGE (@MyBGE) August 9, 2023 Crews have worked around the clo…
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region Crews throughout the region have been working around the clock to make repairs after thunderstorms rocked the region overnight. Tree limbs were sent flying, and power lines felled in DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday night, as storms brought wind gusts approaching 70 mph that left some local residents in the dark. As of 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, PEPCO was reporting 664 active outages that were impacting 16,284 of their 893,387 customers in the county. (1/2) Crews are continuing to assess the significant damage caused by this evening’s storms and are making repairs safely and …
COVID-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year COVID-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year
Covid-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year Students and staff members preparing to return to the classroom in Prince George's County will be required to mask up as the district contends with the latest wave of new COVID-19 cases. District officials announced on Friday, Aug. 12 that they are updating the mask requirements in all schools and facilities “until further notice,” beginning as of Monday, Aug. 15 following a recommendation from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Students in Prince George's County are scheduled to return to class beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. 
“When responding to public health threats such as COV…
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Nearly 7,000 Maryland customers are still in the dark days after storms rolled through the region, sending power lines flying and downing trees across the state. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews have been working for nearly two days to make repairs and restore power to more than 50,000 customers, though as of 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, the utility company was still reporting 700 outages that were impacting 6,922 of its 1,323,704 Maryland customers. This storm was another reminder of how smaller storms can turn into severe and damaging weather events. We continue to stand ready to a…
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Maryland residents have been packing on the pounds in the past decade, but some counties have gained more weight than others, according to a newly released study. In the past 10 years, each of Maryland’s counties has seen levels of obesity rise, though the numbers vary, depending on the locations in the state. From Dorchester and Howard counties (1 percent more obese) to Charles County (11 percent more obese), here’s how Maryland has fared, according to a new study from Infographic, by county: Dorchester 2012 obesity level: 36 percent; 2022 obesity level: 37 percent; Change: 1 percen…
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties Mask mandates in Maryland are being eased by federal health officials as the state recovers from the surge of new infections in early spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving some parts of the state still encouraged to continue masking up indoors. With the state's seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate above 10 percent, with 42 virus-related deaths in the past week, some counties in Maryland are being encouraged to continue weari…
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Maryland to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Tuesday, June 7, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $4.94 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up nine cents overnight, 35 cents from a week ago, and 56 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply.  On June 7, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. “People…
Snow Emergency Plans In Effect For Maryland Snow Emergency Plans In Effect For Maryland
Snow Emergency Plans In Effect For Maryland Snow emergency plans are in effect for much of Maryland due to the wintry weather Friday, according to Maryland State Police. The plans are in effect for Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Talbot and Washington counties. When snow emergency plans are in effect Maryland law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires to do so as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains. During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a ve…