Baltimore County government offices closed on January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed – and CountyRide will not be operational – on Monday, January 20 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will operate as usual. […]

Body found in Baltimore County, police seeking tips

BALTIMORE, MD—Police are seeking tips after a body was found in Baltimore County this week. On Sunday, January 12, 2025, officers were called to the 4700-block of Aldgate Green in Halethorpe (21227) in reference to an unidentified male subject who had been found. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, who was later determined to be deceased. On Thursday, January 16, […]

TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court on Friday

WASHINGTON, DC—The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a controversial ban on TikTok can take effect on Sunday, January 19, 2025, rejecting an appeal from the app’s owners that claimed the ban was in violation of the First Amendment. The controversial law, passed with bipartisan support and signed by Joe Biden, could lead to an effective ban on the popular […]

Accumulating snow likely to impact Baltimore area on Sunday

UPDATE: A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Sunday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The forecast is beginning to take shape, and the National Weather Service says snowy weather is likely to impact the Baltimore area on Sunday. Forecasters say accumulating snow is likely on January 19 across the area. The steadiest snow would be between […]

Baltimore County husband & wife are Maryland’s newest lottery multimillionaires

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County couple is considering buying a new house after winning $2 million on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. The wife, the primary lottery player in the family, bought the winning $30 MONOPOLY X200 ticket at the Royal Farms store located at 9740 Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills. The couple contemplates purchasing a new house with their winnings. They […]

Maryland awarded $13.2 million for enhanced crash data reporting

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland State Police, and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) have received a $13.2 million grant to improve the state’s crash reporting system. The five-year grant, from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) State Electronic Data Collection (SEDC) program, will standardize interagency crash data and streamline its exchange across local, […]

Attorney General Brown warns consumers to beware of fraudulent charities, scams when donating to California wildfire relief

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to be wary of fraudulent charities and scams when donating to wildfire relief efforts in California. Many people are eager to help those affected by the wildfires, but scammers often take advantage of disasters to set up fake charities. Before donating, check an organization’s registration with the Maryland Secretary of […]