MPT to premiere ‘Maryland by Air’ documentary on May 1

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television will premiere its one-of-a-kind, “shot from the air” documentary, Maryland by Air, on Thursday, May 1, at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at https://www.mpt.org/livestream. A preview is available to view online below. Captured from a helicopter, drones, and the cockpit of a 1940s-era biplane, this breathtaking film’s aerial footage highlights the natural wonders of […]

Senator J.B. Jennings secures funding for Bengies Road Sanitary Sewer System Extension

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings on Tuesday announced the securing of $500,000 in Senate funding for the Bengies Road Sanitary Sewer System Extension project in Baltimore County. This vital infrastructure investment will significantly improve the quality of life for residents and enhance public health and environmental protection in the community. The $500,000 allocation will go toward extending sanitary sewer services […]

Police investigating local robbery, burglaries, and assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery, two burglaries, and three assaults that were reported over the weekend. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, a suspect burglarized a location in the unit block of Earls Road in Middle River (21220) and stole property. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11, a suspect used a weapon to threatened […]

Maryland Department of the Environment announces $1.7 million in community projects, progress on pollution reduction at Back River and Patapsco River Wastewater Treatment Plants

ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects at two major wastewater treatment plants. The $1.7 million in funding aims to improve water quality, reduce pollution, and enhance green spaces. The announcement was made at Cox’s Point Park in Essex on Back River, where significant progress […]

Public meeting set for May to discuss improvements to Eastern Avenue in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration and Bowleys Quarters Community Association will hold an information public meeting in May to discuss upcoming improvements to Eastern Avenue. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The discussion will mainly focus on the section of Eastern Avenue between Route 43 and Earls Road. The State […]