Winter storm warnings, advisories issued for Maryland as crews prepare

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued updated winter storm warnings and advisories for central Maryland as the next round of wintry precipitation approaches. Snow will move into the Baltimore area from the southwest to the northeast on Tuesday afternoon and linger through late Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates of 0.50- to 1.00-inch per hour are possible in some areas on […]

Massoni’s Italian Restaurant burglarized, suspect’s identity sought

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A local restaurant was burglarized overnight and the owner’s are asking for help in identifying the suspect. Massoni’s Italian Restaurant, located at 8833 Belair Road (21236), was burglarized during the early morning hours on Monday, February 10, 2025.  The suspect was caught on video. “Unfortunately, in the middle of the night, Massoni’s was burglarized. An early morning alarm alerted […]

MS-13 gang member with weapons conviction arrested in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—An MS-13 gang member convicted of possessing a loaded handgun was arrested in Maryland earlier this month, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. German Ronal Del Cid Carranza, 33, was taken into custody by ICE in Silver Spring on February 4, 2025 after he was arrested by Prince George’s County Police in Sept. 2022. Del Cid was convicted […]

Dr. Tim Tooten dies at age 66

BALTIMORE, MD—Dr. Tim Tooten, a beloved community leader, pastor, reporter, professor, and valued Baltimore County resident, has passed away at 66 years of age. Tooten began his illustrious broadcasting career in 1976 as a high school disc jockey in his hometown of Live Oak, Florida. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from Florida State […]

MedStar Franklin Square Breast Center achieves five-time NAPBC accreditation

ROSEDALE, MD—The Breast Center at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center has achieved a significant milestone, earning accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the fifth consecutive time. This prestigious recognition, awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), underscores the center’s dedication to providing exceptional care for breast disease patients. Maintaining accreditation for five consecutive three-year […]

Baltimore County to intervene in transmission line project

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will formally intervene in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s review of a proposed high-voltage transmission line project, County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Monday. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would involve construction of a 145-mile-long overhead transmission line from a site near Conowingo Dam through Baltimore and Carroll counties to a substation in Pennsylvania. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability […]

Gas prices tick higher across the nation

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price inched up 4.8 cents this week, reaching $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase is attributed to refinery issues and trade policy uncertainties. Up 2.2 cents from a month ago, the national average is 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. While the national average remains lower than last year, prices […]

Baltimore County family inducted into Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame

BALTIMORE, MD—The Deford family of Baltimore County has been inducted into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed upon them by Governor Wes Moore at the 55th Annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture event, held Thursday, February 6 at Maryland Live! Casino and Hotel. The Deford family represents the 56th inductee into the hall of fame. The Governor’s […]