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. […]

Baltimore County suspends Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee, Thursday meeting cancelled

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Following a determination from Tradepoint Atlantic to no longer pursue the potential placement of approved dredged material at the inactive Dredged Material Containment Facility at the North Cell of Hart-Miller Island, Baltimore County on Thursday announced it will suspend the Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee. In addition, the Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee meeting […]

Boy Scouts clean Holt Park, build tepees

OVERLEA, MD—Some local scouts recently helped to beautify Holt Park & Center for the Arts in Overlea. Boy Scouts of America Troop 419 cleaned up the park and built two teepees for the nature play area. “The group enjoyed connecting with nature and working as a community to share our love for the environment with future visitors,” according to the […]

Reward offered for suspect who committed rash of bank robberies in Baltimore City, County

UPDATE: Donte Green has been arrested. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Police are searching for the suspect who recently committed a series of bank robberies in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, and a $4,000 reward is being offered. Detectives need help in locating 34-year-old Donte Green of Baltimore. Green is described as a black male, 5’4″ tall, and weighs 134 pounds. […]

Joppa crash leaves two injured

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Joppa area on Thursday morning. The crash was reported at around 9 a.m. on October 10 in the area of Mountain Road and Singer Road. Mountain Road was shut down briefly while crews worked to clear the scene, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Two people were injured and transported to […]

Baltimore County Health Department celebrates 100th anniversary

TOWSON, MD—This week, officials celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Baltimore County Department of Health. County Executive Johnny Olszewski presented employees with certificates of recognition to mark the occasion. “(One hundred) years of service to our communities is an incredible milestone that reflects the passion and vigilance our team brings to this job every day,” said County Executive Olszewski. “As […]

Sports wagering contributes $9.4 million to state of Maryland during September

BALTIMORE, MD—With the kickoff of the 2024 football season in September, Maryland’s sports wagering market had the most successful month in its nearly three-year history, generating $9,379,598 in contributions to the state from a handle of $532,866,676. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Maryland’s first retail sportsbooks opened in December […]

Marriott settles data breach lawsuit for $52 million

BALTIMORE, MD—Marriott International, Inc. has agreed to a $52 million settlement with 50 U.S. attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, following a multi-year data breach affecting 131.5 million guests. The settlement resolves allegations that Marriott violated state consumer protection and data security laws by failing to prevent the breach, which occurred between July 2014 and September 2018. […]