TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks youth mentorship program – Help Empower Youth to Advocate and Lead, or H.E.A.L. – received a statewide award from the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) that recognizes the program’s innovative delivery strategy. The Raising Up Award was presented to the department “for partnering or collaborating with another city, county, state […]
UPDATE 2: All lanes have now been reopened. UPDATE: All southbound lanes on I-95 have been shut down. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on Interstate 95 in the White Marsh area. The crash was reported at around 5:15 p.m. along southbound I-95 between White Marsh Boulevard and I-695. Several right lanes […]
OVERLEA, MD—Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Overlea on Sunday night. At just after 9 p.m. on October 27, 2024, officers responded to the area of Belair Road and Madeline Avenue (21206) for a reported assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a teenager was shot and killed in Baltimore County on Sunday. At just after 2 p.m. on October 27, 2024, officers responded to the 1700-block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim who sustained a gunshot wound. The 16-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital, where […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gas dropped for the second straight week, falling 5.3 cents to $3.07 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to falling oil prices, seasonal decreases in demand, and the national average is now 39.8 cents lower than a year ago. “The national average price of gasoline has continued its decline […]
TOWSON, MD—The ribbon has been cut at Baltimore County’s newest Chick-fil-A. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday morning at the new restaurant located at 1265 E. Joppa Road in eastern Towson. This new location, owned by Natalie Martz, former owner of the Chick-fil-A at Towson Town Center, will be partnering with local organizations such as “A Can-Can make a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A 47-year-old Baltimore County woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds that she used to bankroll a lavish lifestyle that included a Mercedes-Benz and expensive jewelry. Tomeka Glenn, of Windsor Mill, was sentenced Friday to 65 months in prison and three years of supervised […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police are reminding residents that all ten of their precincts offer “Transaction Safe Zones” for child custody exchanges and online purchase transactions. These zones provide a safe and monitored location for the public to conduct these transactions. They are open to the public, well-lit, and under video surveillance 24/7. The zones are clearly marked with signage. The […]