UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been established for the family. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office have released additional details on a Christmas Day house fire in Joppa that left one man dead. At just after 6:45 a.m. on December 25, 2024, the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire and surrounding departments responded […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—In 1967, Baltimore County passed one of the most far-reaching land preservation acts in Maryland history, creating the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line. The URDL, as it is commonly known, separates the county into “urban” and “rural” areas. Sewer systems, public water, and infrastructure is generally focused within the urbanized part of the URDL, while farmland dominates the region outside this […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland residents and visitors are invited to kick off the new year with a healthy dose of nature at one of Maryland’s state parks during the annual First Day Hikes event. From December 31, 2024, through January 2, 2025, participants can choose from a variety of guided and self-guided hikes across the state. This annual tradition, part of a […]
UPDATE 2: A GoFundMe has been established for the family. UPDATE: Authorities have released additional details on this fire. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Joppa area. The fire broke out at just before 7 a.m. on December 25, 2024 in the 200-block of Doncaster Road. Arriving units found smoke and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen this week announced that the Secretary of the Air Force has directed the transfer of the 121st Fighter Squadron, previously part of the District of Columbia Air National Guard, to the Maryland Air National Guard. The decision secures the continuation of a flying mission for the State […]
TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on […]
UPDATE 2: The father has been arrested in connection with this case. UPDATE: Police say this was an isolated domestic incident. One juvenile is dead and another juvenile, an adult female, and an adult male (the shooter, who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound) remain hospitalized. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are on the scene of a Tuesday morning shooting […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland drivers will face increased fines for work zone speed violations starting January 1, 2025. The new tiered fine system, based on the speed a vehicle exceeds the posted limit, doubles fines when workers are present. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) says the new system is part of the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act, […]