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Change sought in policy of emergency field closures
The County Council last week sent a letter to Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Joe Hairston asking him to change a policy that closes school athletic fields from use during school emergency closures — even if the emergencies don't...Tags: Joe A. Hairston, Perry Hall
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Helicopter to fly in new Ocean City inlet tower
The Baltimore SunIf you're going down to Ocean City on Friday to enjoy a quiet off-season stay, you may notice something overhead. And it's not the steel beams of the Bay Bridge or the beautiful blue skies. Instead, it's likely to be a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter...Tags: Ocean City, U.S. Coast Guard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge
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Because of mild winter, state warns of higher wildfire risk
The mild winter could increase the threat of wildfires.
That's the warning from Governor Bob McDonnell.
Virginia's wildfire season runs from Feb. 15 through April 30.
According to a news release, 95 percent of wildfires in Virginia are caused by...Tags: Natural Resources, Forestry and Timber, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Weather Warnings
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House committee holds hearing on electric reliability after severe weather
![The Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing Thursday morning on the topic of "Electric Reliability." The hearing comes months after Central PA was hit with three major weather events, Hurricane Irene in August, Tropical Storm Lee just days after and a massive snowstorm in October.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/67496224-19161246-187105.jpg "The Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing Thursday morning on the topic of "Electric Reliability.\" The hearing comes months after Central PA was hit with three major weather events, Hurricane Irene in August, Tropical Storm Lee just days after and a massive snowstorm in October.")
Multi-Media JournalistThe Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing Thursday morning on the topic of "Electric Reliability." The hearing comes months after Central PA was hit with three major weather events, Hurricane Irene in August, Tropical Storm Lee...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Tropical Weather, Tropical Storms, Companies and Corporations
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Constellation has proven a good neighbor
The American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region knows how important it is to stay connected to your home. We have been serving Maryland's disaster victims every day for the past 107 years from our offices in Baltimore. We've changed our physical address a...Tags: American Red Cross, Emergency Health Procedures, Career and Workplace, Meteorological Disasters, Hybrid Vehicles
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Monday
WEATHER
Today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 52 degrees. It is expected to be partly cloudy tonight, with a low temperature around 37 degrees.
TRAFFIC
Check our updates for this morning's issues as you plan your commute.
FROM LAST...Tags: Litigation, Lacrosse, Fraud, Trials, Genes and Chromosomes
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Kingsville volunteers celebrate record-breaking year
It was a record-breaking year for Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company in 2011, and members celebrated saving lives and property at their annual banquet Saturday night.
Kingsville volunteers responded to more calls in 2011 than ever: 2,345 – 1,105...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Wayne Knight, Companies and Corporations, Melfa (Accomack, Virginia), Companies and Corporations
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Storms may have killed off many stink bugs
The combined fury of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee may have drowned much of the region's stink bug population, but scientists are still hesitant to say that homeowners will see fewer of them when the weather warms.
Scientists say something...Tags: Agriculture, Natural Disasters, Weather, Tropical Storms, Tropical Storm Lee (2011)
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Study: Trees falling in B'more, most US cities
Trees are losing ground to pavement in many U.S. cities, Baltimore included, according to a new federal study.
Tree cover in urban areas is declining at a rate of about 4 million trees per year, according to a U.S. Forest Service study published recently...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources, Inner Harbor, Google Inc., Environmental Issues
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Rain barrels can bring you savings
Like most couples, Artie and Janet Persing have their disagreements. For instance, Artie would like to store in the bathroom rain water the couple collect from their downspouts to flush the toilet. But Janet just shakes her head and laughs: "We're not...
Tags: Schnecksville, Allentown, Facebook
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Volunteers Clean up Damage Left From Floods
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee are still being felt in our area. That's why volunteers with the Lebanon County Disaster Recovery Group are coming together to help clean up and rebuild homes damaged during floods. Leaders with the...
Tags: Tropical Storms, Tropical Storm Lee (2011)
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A new champion grows in Baltimore
There's a new champion in Baltimore. Not a sports team, a tree. Tucked amid a clump of loblolly pines in Druid Hill Park stands Maryland's largest striped maple.
Acer pensylvanicum, as scientists know it, looks striking in winter, when its bare...Tags: Maryland Zoo Baltimore, Baltimore County, Harford County, Montgomery County (Maryland), Human Interest
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