ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday morning apartment fire in the Essex area. The fire broke out at around 9 a.m. on October 22 in the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive (21221). Arriving units found flames showing from the third floor of the apartment building. At least one person is being treated for smoke inhalation. Motorists should use […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have agreed to work together to build more housing near transit stations. The agencies signed a memorandum of understanding (PDF) to spur transit-oriented development, which they say will help increase ridership, make housing more affordable, promote economic development, and address climate change goals. The agreement […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Crews responded to a head-on crash in the Perry Hall area on Monday evening. The crash was reported at around 6:00 p.m. on Cowenton Avenue near Cowenton Ridge Park and I-95, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. One person was ejected in the crash and units on the scene reported two injured people. There has been […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that the supplemental capital budget passed on Monday, October 21 includes $1.2 million for road and park projects in northeastern Baltimore County. At Councilman Marks’ request, the budget includes $400,000 to implement traffic calming along Campbell Boulevard near the Windlass Run community in Middle River, a project strongly supported by the neighborhood. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are on the scene of a reported shooting in the Perry Hall/Nottingham area. The incident was reported at around mid-day on Monday, October 21, 2024 in the area of Ridgelys Choice Drive (21236). Councilman David Marks adds that one suspect in custody. There are no confirmed victims at this time.
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $60.5 million investment in federal and state funding to bolster victim services across the state. The funding, administered through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP), aims to expand the availability of victim support and resources, according to a press release. “In partnership, we are reaffirming our commitment to supporting […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and Middle River Road in the Middle River area of Baltimore County beginning Thursday, October 24. The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete early spring 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline returned to a decline over the last week, falling 3.3 cents compared to a week ago, and stands at $3.13 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 6.2 cents from […]