Major Outage Reported In Anne Arundel County; Tens Of Thousands Without Power
A major power outage has been reported in Anne Arundel County.
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A major power outage has been reported in Anne Arundel County.
Potomac Edison says about 3,200 homes and businesses in Garrett County are still without power a week after Superstorm Sandy dumped up to 2 1/2 feet of snow in the far western Maryland mountains.
The Anne Arundel County Health Department is warning residents to stay away from the Little Patuxent River after a power outage caused an overflow of 2 million gallons of wastewater into the river during the superstorm.
The Maryland Transit Administration says service on a portion of the MARC Penn Line has been suspended due to a power outage.
Joppatowne High School is closing at 9:15 a.m. Friday due to a power outage.
Maryland regulators are considering changing a policy that allows utilities to bill customers for lost revenue during the first 24 hours of a power outage.
Officials at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport say there has been a brief power outage at part of the terminal.
Maryland regulators are reconsidering a policy that allows utilities to bill customers for lost revenue during the first 24 hours of a power outage.
Two Maryland state senators urged state regulators on Thursday to fine Pepco and Baltimore Gas and Electric more than $100 million each for the long power outages residents suffered during and after a powerful summer storm that swept across the state in late June.
The temperature rises and the power is still out for thousands.
More than 75,000 people are spending the Fourth of July without electricity or air conditioning. Widespread power outages continue, five days after a violent storm.
Sixteen Baltimore County public schools remained without power Wednesday afternoon as efforts continue to restore operations at all schools affected by last Friday's storm.
Day three and the lights are still out for tens of thousands. The heat turned deadly as cleanup continues around the region from this monstrous storm.
The storm damage reaches far beyond power outages. Across Baltimore County, the sound of generators and chainsaws echo through neighborhoods.
Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold has lifted restrictions on water use throughout the county, except for Herald Harbor, and has ordered that cooling centers remain open until power is restored to the remaining 40,000 homes and businesses.
A day after seeking refuge at shopping malls and movie theaters, hoping the lights would be back on when they returned, 3 million residents faced a grim reality Sunday: stifling homes, spoiled food and a looming commute filled with knocked-out stoplights.
Anne Arundel County residents who can't get water from their wells because of power outages can fill water bottles at the Broadcreek Water Treatment plant.
It could be a week before power is restored in the Washington region.
BGE is working to restore power to about 418,000 customers in central Maryland after the violent thunderstorm that blew through the area, but the utility says "a large number" of customers should expect to be without power for several days -- and some people will be without power until late next week.
About a million Marylanders were without power shortly before the sun came up, similar to the number that lost power in 2003 when Tropical Storm Isabel hit the state.
A rate hike request may give BGE customers a new appreciation for what they're paying for gas and electricity now.
Baltimore Gas and Electric is advising customers to prepare now for hurricane season.
State regulators make a change that could affect your utility bill during a major power outage. It could also speed up restoration efforts.
Frederick City officials say 3.5 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into Carroll Creek after a wastewater treatment plant lost power for about nine hours.
The University of Maryland is experiencing a power outage on its Baltimore campus.
An Air Force major was indicted on 128 counts related to child pornography Wednesday in Prince George's County, according to State's Attorney Tara Jackson.
The family of Asia Williams is urging Baltimore's Most Wanted suspect, Deshawn Taylor, to turn himself in.
Annapolis city officials began the formal review process Wednesday for a new set of parking policies recommended by q working group.
A former Baltimore City nurse was sentenced to 30 days in jail for stealing and using prescribed morphine intended for a child patient at the University of Maryland Medical Center's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
A man who was duct-taped to his seat during an American Airlines flight earlier this month said he had two drinks and didn't remember anything about the incident.
Baltimore Police Department Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau has been suspended pending an investigation, a police spokesperson said.
The Harford County Health Department is warning parents after a bat found inside a Bel Air elementary school tested positive for rabies.
The chair of the Baltimore Police Accountability Board is welcoming new leadership of the City Council's Public Safety Committee after an abrupt change last week that removed Councilman Mark Conway from the powerful post.
Native Marylander and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman is back in the Baltimore area to partake in his alma mater's homecoming festivities.
Thursday and Sunday hold the greatest chance of scattered rain, storms.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Towson Hot Bagels has teamed up with Chyno, The Baltimore Foodie, to create The Baltimore Foodie Bagel Sandwich in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
WJZ is live at Manor Hill Brewing checking out the Helmets & Harvest bike trails which run throughout the state and agritourism sites like breweries, wineries, pick your own farms, and markets.
Mathew Poletis joins us in studio to talk about the festival and demonstrate how to make a delicious traditional Greek Frappe.
Artist Simone Green stops by the show to discuss her newly released album, “Black Queen,” her new single, and her journey as a 2-time breast cancer survivor.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
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The state's Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention awarded the grant money to 17 organizations, including community groups, local health departments and law enforcement agencies.
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A 61-year-old woman has been located after her family said she wandered away from her home earlier this month.