New trash, recycling collection schedules to be mailed to Baltimore County residents in early December

TOWSON, MD—Beginning early this month, Baltimore County will mail new trash and recycling collection schedules to single-family homes. These annual schedules contain specific collection day information for each address in Baltimore County. As different areas can have different collection days, officials say it is important that residents read and retain this important document to reference over the next year. This […]

Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

Pedestrian struck in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian in the Perry Hall area. At around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, emergency personnel responded after a pedestrian was struck in the 9600-block of Belair Road. Belair Road has been shut down between Chapel Road and Cliffvale Road for police investigation. There has been no word […]

Baltimore County Council announces list of candidates for County Executive, public hearing to be held

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council this week announced that it has received applications for the anticipated vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. With the election last month of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. to Maryland’s Second Congressional District and his stated his intention resign as County Executive upon his swearing-in on January 3,2025, the County Council will elect […]

Vehicle overturns in Belair Road crash

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash along Belair Road on Thursday evening. The crash was reported at around 6 p.m. on December 5 on Belair Road near the Silver Spring Road intersection. One vehicle flipped onto its side in the collision and one trapped person was freed, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Belair Road was briefly shut […]

Councilman Marks secures funding to improve Cottington Road safety

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that improvements will be made to the southern part of Cottington Road near Silver Spring Road to improve safety along the busy corridor. Councilman Marks asked the Department of Public Works and Transportation to review this area after numerous complaints from residents. Councilman Marks has also asked for a similar assessment […]

Maryland prepares for winter weather with robust stockpile

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) this week announced that it is fully prepared for the upcoming winter season, with a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety of Maryland road users. The department unveiled its preparations at its annual Snow Show, held on Thursday, December 5, 2024. State Highway Administrator Will Pines says […]

Former Maryland state employee pleads guilty to insurance fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—Racquel Britt Davis, a 51-year-old former state employee from Baltimore, pleaded guilty to felony theft charges in a Baltimore County court on Thursday. The charges stem from a scheme involving fraudulent insurance claims that netted her approximately $63,898.33 from American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC). According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, Davis submitted 18 fraudulent […]