BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s economy grew by 0.1% in August 2024, adding 2,700 jobs total, with 1,900 coming from the private sector, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) this week. This is a faster pace than the national growth rate of 0.9%, indicating that Maryland is outperforming the rest of the country. The […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Edgewood area. The fire broke out at just after 12:45 p.m. on Friday, September 20, in the 2100-block of Railroad Avenue. Arriving units found fire showing from the dwelling. Multiple units from multiple fire companies responded to the scene. No injuries have been reported, according to the Joppa-Magnolia […]
ROSEDALE, MD—State Highway Administration crews will upgrade concrete traffic barriers and metal barrier end treatments along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between the Baltimore City line (near 64th Street) and Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale beginning on Monday, September 23rd. The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project should be complete late fall, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday night, contractor […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to prison for selling more than $1.6 million worth of fake nursing diplomas, transcripts and licenses, that allowed people to become nurses without completing the necessary coursework. Ejike Sìe Asiaghunam, 55. of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced in federal court in Maryland on Monday to 21 months in prison and two years of supervised […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging on Thursday announced that six grants have been awarded to organizations committed to the development and expansion of Villages of Baltimore County, an initiative designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults by promoting community engagement, improving access to resources, and encouraging social connections. “We are honored to support these organizations […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will improve highway safety by treating sections of asphalt pavement on several roads in Baltimore County and Harford County next week. Officials say the work should be complete by the end of the month, weather permitting. Beginning on Sunday night, September 22, crews will travel to selected locations and use slow-moving, specialized heavy equipment […]
ESSEX, MD—Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged a 16-year-old suspect in connection with an assault that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 2 p.m., on September 18, authorities were notified that a Kenwood High School student had been assaulted off-campus in the 500-block of Stemmers Run Road (21221). Medics transported the injured juvenile to an […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel and Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced the upcoming construction of a pedestrian crosswalk in Middle River. The crosswalk will be built later this fall on Compass Road at Radial Court and cost approximately $15,000. “This crosswalk should significantly help as students walk to and from places like Middle River Middle and Victory […]