TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Tuesday announced that it has made a selection to fill the recent vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. As a result of the vacancy created by the resignation of former County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr., the County Council was tasked with electing the next County Executive to serve the remainder of […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville will soon be home to a new Chipotle location, as the Mexican fast-food chain appears set to take over the former Mamma Lucia restaurant space in the Perring Plaza shopping center on Joppa Road. Mamma Lucia, a staple in the community for 26 years, closed its doors in November. Chipotle is now listed as the occupant for the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has increased by 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, reaching $3.03 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This rise is attributed to a surge in oil prices, which have reached nearly $74 per barrel, marking the highest level in several months. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, […]
TOWSON, MD—With the first significant winter storm of 2025 expected to impact Baltimore County on Sunday night and into Monday, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is prepared to ensure the safety of residents. According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until to 1 a.m. Tuesday for much […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening, January 6, will now be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government will be closed on Monday, January 6 as a January snowstorm bears down on Maryland. “The safety of our residents and employees is a top priority, and […]
TOWSON, MD—Following Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski, Jr.’s resignation as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, D’Andrea L. Walker is now acting Baltimore County executive. Walker will remain in this role until an interim county executive is selected by the County Council to fulfill the remaining two years of Olszewski’s term and sworn in to office. “Our highest priority is to continue delivering […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) this week announced updates to its Adopt-A-Highway program, aiming to make it easier for community groups and businesses to participate in keeping Maryland’s highways clean. The program now features a new website with an interactive map, streamlined application process, and enhanced communication tools. The interactive map allows participants to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price is expected to decline to $3.22 per gallon in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of lower prices, according to a new forecast by GasBuddy. This represents a continued relief for American drivers, who are projected to spend over $12 billion less on gasoline in 2025 compared to 2024. However, the forecast also highlights […]