Councilman Marks, owner of Philadelphia Road site address trucking activity

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced commitments from the owners of the property at 11237 Philadelphia Road (21162), the former Vince’s Auto Parts site, designed to reduce the impact of the current trucking company on surrounding neighborhoods. Councilman Marks and representatives from the White Marsh-Cowenton Improvement Association met with Triten Industrial Outdoor Storage recently regarding neighborhood […]

Maryland AG urges 23andMe customers to delete data

BALTIMORE, MD—Following the recent bankruptcy filing of genetic information company 23andMe, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued a consumer alert, urging Marylanders to consider deleting their accounts with the company to protect their sensitive genetic information. 23andMe, which suffered a data breach last year impacting over seven million customers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company intends to […]

Friends of Maryland State Parks group awards funds through 2025 ‘Small Grants, Big Impact!’

BALTIMORE, MD—The Friends of Maryland State Parks have awarded 22 grants, totaling $37,855, to state parks across Maryland, according to a press release. The funds, which are from the organization’s “Small Grants, Big Impact!” program, will support projects that enhance cultural history education, protect dunes, expand recreational access, and promote conservation. This year’s grants increase the program’s funding from $13,619 […]

Five Below to hold rescheduled grand opening at North Plaza Shopping Center this weekend

UPDATE: The sign below from the Baltimore County Fire Department if now displayed in the window at Five Below, indicating that the grand opening may be delayed once again… Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Five Below will hold a grand opening celebration for its new store in the North Plaza Shopping Center this weekend. The grand opening will take place from […]

Costas Inn owner dies in carbon monoxide accident in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—The owner of a popular Baltimore-area restaurant has died of carbon monoxide poisoning. At just before 7:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, Baltimore County Fire Department units responded to the 11200-block of Old Carriage Road (21057) for a reported cardiac arrest at a residence, which quickly escalated into a hazardous carbon monoxide (CO) emergency. Upon arrival, fire […]

BARCS Block Party coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh will host its first-ever BARCS Block Party on May 3, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring family-friendly activities and raising funds for BARCS Animal Shelter. The ticketed event will offer a variety of activities, including putt-putt golf, a cornhole tournament, live music, and adoptable animals from BARCS. Attendees can also enjoy […]