BALTIMORE, MD—The owner and operator of the ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year have agreed to pay $101.9 million to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States, officials announced this week. The settlement between the U.S. and the Singaporean corporations Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited covers federal […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities by participating in the county’s “Fall Litter Blitz.” County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the initiative on Thursday, October 24, inviting groups and residents to organize and participate in litter cleanups throughout the county. “Environmental action begins at home and in our communities, and it’s up to all of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A former state employee from Essex has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud and theft charges. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday announced that Shanell Angelia West, 46, has pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in separate cases involving insurance fraud and felony theft. The charges stemmed from her actions during and after her employment with […]
ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Essex on Wednesday. At around 7:30 p.m. on October 23, officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 1000-block of Eastern Boulevard (21221). A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia was traveling westbound when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street […]
BALTIMORE, MD— The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for northern Baltimore County and northern Harford County. The advisory will be in effect from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education is seeking volunteers to serve on its Ethics Review Panel, which advises the board on its ethics code policies. According to a press release from the school system, the panel consists of five members who are appointed by the board. To be eligible for the position, applicants must be at least 18 years […]
ESSEX, MD—The Rocky Point Golf Course clubhouse will undergo a significant expansion and renovation, Baltimore County officials announced this week. The 1971 clubhouse will be transformed into a more modern and contemporary space with approximately 12,000 square feet. The $8.25 million project will be funded by Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Revenue Authority. The project will feature a new […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has launched a new digital platform to manage capital grants, replacing a “cumbersome, manual-reliant process” with a modernized system that will be used to administer billions of dollars in grants over the coming years. The new system was designed by Submittable and will manage all grants authorized beginning in 2017, according to a news release. The Maryland Department […]