TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted three of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon Sr. has announced the following promotions to Fire Captain: Fire Lieutenant John Dentler Fire Lieutenant Taylor Russell Fire Lieutenant Kaitlyn Stalnaker The promotions will be effective as of January 11, 2025.
WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County has unveiled a newly renovated Woodlawn Senior Center, boasting a larger facility and updated amenities to accommodate its rapidly growing membership. The $8.1 million project was celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on December 18, 2024, attended by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, state and local officials, and community members. The center, originally 3,600 square feet, has nearly […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Baltimore County resident is $50,000 richer after scooping a third-tier Powerball prize in the December 16 drawing. The lucky winner, a retired laborer from Parkville, plays the same numbers for every Powerball and Mega Millions drawing. He randomly chose five rows of numbers and played them daily. His persistence paid off this week when he matched four of […]
TOWSON, MD—A new 122-unit apartment complex in Towson is expected to make a significant dent in Baltimore County’s goal of adding 1,000 affordable rental units by 2027, Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski announced on Thursday. Loch Raven Overlook, slated to replace the Days Inn at 8712 Loch Raven Blvd., will contribute 115 units toward that goal. The project is the largest […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A police pursuit on Interstate 95 ended with the suspect bailing out and fleeing into a nearby stream on Thursday afternoon. At just before 3 p.m. on December 19, a suspect on southbound I-95 fled from police and bailed out into White Marsh Run, which flows underneath of the highway. The suspect emerged, was subsequently arrested, and is […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health is issuing an alert regarding current vape products due to recent reports of people, including youths, experiencing adverse reactions to vape products and requiring hospitalization. If you or someone you know has a negative reaction after using a vape product, contact the Maryland Poison Center by calling 1-800-222-1222. Additional information is available in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Bitterly cold weather is set to return to the Baltimore area this weekend, and some light snow showers will likely usher in the chilly temperatures. The National Weather Service says snow showers are expected on Friday and into Saturday as a strong cold front moves through the region. Things will then turn much colder throughout the Baltimore area with […]
UPDATE: County Executive Johnny Olszewski has provided additional details on the Loch Raven Overlook project. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced $129.5 million in Fiscal Year 2025 awards to support seven state revitalization programs, funding 304 projects in communities across the state. The funding, administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, aims to revitalize […]