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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Rosedale Recreation Activity Center

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ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Tuesday joined elected officials, community members, and gaming enthusiasts to open Baltimore County’s newest Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in Rosedale. Located alongside McCormick Elementary School, the new facility focuses on recreational, social, and wellness opportunities for residents and provides dedicated esports programming for all ages. “We […]

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Essex woman scores $50,000 lottery win

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ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman’s stroke of Maryland Lottery  luck has earned her a $50,000 prize. The winner, who chose the nickname “Mary” to share her story, purchased a $5 FAST PLAY Lightning Cash game ticket at the Royal Farms located at at 10740 Pulaski Highway in White Marsh and was shocked to discover her win after scanning it. “I […]

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Maryland adds 2,700 total jobs in September, unemployment rate levels off

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s employment sector gained 2,700 jobs in September, all in the private sector, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This brings the state’s total job growth to 1.2 percent since the beginning of the year, outpacing the national rate of 1.1 percent. The growth was accompanied by an expansion of the state’s […]

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Apartment fire reported in Essex

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ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning apartment fire in the Essex area. The fire broke out at around 9 a.m. on October 22 in the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive (21221). Arriving units found flames showing from the third floor of the apartment building. At least one person is being treated for smoke inhalation. Motorists should use […]

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MDOT, Housing Department collaborate for transit-oriented development

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have agreed to work together to build more housing near transit stations. The agencies signed a memorandum of understanding (PDF) to spur transit-oriented development, which they say will help increase ridership, make housing more affordable, promote economic development, and address climate change goals. The agreement […]

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Councilman Marks secures $1.2 million for new road, park projects

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that the supplemental capital budget passed on Monday, October 21 includes $1.2 million for road and park projects in northeastern Baltimore County. At Councilman Marks’ request, the budget includes $400,000 to implement traffic calming along Campbell Boulevard near the Windlass Run community in Middle River, a project strongly supported by the neighborhood. […]

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Shots fired in Perry Hall

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are on the scene of a reported shooting in the Perry Hall/Nottingham area. The incident was reported at around mid-day on Monday, October 21, 2024 in the area of Ridgelys Choice Drive (21236). Councilman David Marks adds that one suspect in custody. There are no confirmed victims at this time.

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