Baltimore County offices to close on Monday, October 14

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to the federal Columbus Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library and all County senior centers will be closed and CountyRide service will not operate on the holiday. Towson Loop service will operate as scheduled, parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County […]

Second teen arrested in connection with Rodgers Forge shooting

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a second teen in connection with the shooting that occurred in Rodgers Forge last month. Thursday’s arrest of a 16-year-old follows an arrest of a 15-year-old suspect earlier this week. At just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 13, officers responded to the 400-block of Dunkirk Road (21212) in reference […]

Councilman Marks: Construction advances on new Marshy Point pavilion

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that work will soon advance on the new pavilion at Marshy Point Nature Center. The $832,670 contract involves the design and construction of the pavilion; upgrading of electrical service to the canoe shed; and the providing of power, lighting, and water to the pier and animal shelters. “Marshy Point Nature […]

Fall Foliage Report: Western Maryland hits peak

BALTIMORE, MD—Western Maryland is near peak, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Foliage Report for this week. The central part of the state is close to the midpoint, and the Eastern Shore is just changing. The department said that while some parts of the state are experiencing “peaks” in foliage for certain tree species, overall, foresters and […]

Two-alarm Essex apartment fire leaves 18 displaced, firefighter injured

ESSEX, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in the Essex area overnight. At just after 12:30 a.m. on October 11, units responded to a fire in the 1400-block of Hadwick Drive (21221). Arriving personnel found that three apartments were on fire. A second alarm was sounded and several people were rescued. The blaze was brought under control by around 1:15 […]

Chinese money laundering ring busted in Baltimore area, 17 Charged

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal agents have charged 17 people in Maryland and other states for their alleged roles in a complex money laundering scheme and illegal marijuana distribution network that led to the seizure of more than $6 million and 2,000 pounds of marijuana. The Department of Justice announced this week that a Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Homeland Security investigation […]

Greenleigh Community Boundary Study committee to host public information session on October 17

WHITE MARSH, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will host a public information session to provide information and gather public feedback about boundary line preferences and the study process. The event will be held 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in the Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria. […]