Two biotech CEOs convicted in fraud scheme involving COVID-19 drug

BALTIMORE, MD—Two CEOs were convicted by a federal jury in Maryland for a scheme to defraud investors about a drug being developed to treat HIV and COVID-19, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Nader Pourhassan, 61, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Kazem Kazempour, 71, of Potomac, Maryland, were found guilty of the scheme involving CytoDyn Inc., a publicly traded […]

Thousands of citations issued for passing stopped school buses in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning drivers that they are still passing stopped school buses at an alarming rate, despite the implementation of a new school bus camera program. Since the program began issuing citations on November 4, 2024, the police department has issued 7,437 citations. The program’s cameras have captured numerous instances of drivers failing to stop […]

Tito’s Fried Chicken celebrates grand opening in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Tito’s Fried Chicken celebrated its grand opening in Middle River last week. This location is the fourth establishment of Taco Love, a well-regarded restaurant situated on Philadelphia Road (Route 7) in White Marsh. Taco Love is a family-owned business that has received numerous accolades over the years from Baltimore Magazine and received a Favorite Restaurant Award from The […]

Shop with a Cop returns to Baltimore County this Saturday

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” event will return this weekend. Saturday, December 14, 2024 will mark the 23rd annual “Shop with a Cop” in Baltimore County.  This event provides young people in the community the opportunity to shop for their loved ones while teaming up with a member of the Baltimore County Police Department. This […]

Soaking rain expected in Baltimore area Tuesday night through Wednesday, may end as snow

BALTIMORE, MD—A soaker is on tap for the Baltimore area from Tuesday night through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say a soaking rain will move into the area on Tuesday evening. Periods of heavy rain are possible on Wednesday along with some rumbles of thunder. Morning temperatures on Wednesday will be around 60 degrees, but will drop […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]

7 YEARS LATER: Police still searching for tips on Essex homicide [VIDEO]

ESSEX, MD—Seven years later, police are still seeking justice for a Baltimore County man who was shot and killed. Lance Dixon, a 25-year-old resident of Essex, was fatally shot on December 8, 2017. The incident took place in the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive, where police responded to reports of gunfire. When officers arrived on scene, they located Dixon suffering from […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended until noon on Tuesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Dense fog is expected to develop overnight. Visibilities of less than one-quarter of a mile […]