Gas prices slip for sixth straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the sixth consecutive week, the national average price of gasoline has dipped, falling 7.2 cents to $3.22 per gallon on Monday, according to data released by GasBuddy. The national average is now 58.8 cents per gallon, a 22.5-cent drop from a month ago. “Impressively, for the sixth straight week, gas prices have dropped to their lowest since winter,” […]

GoFundMe campaign established for family of slain Joppatowne High School student

JOPPA, MD—A GoFundMe campaign has been established for the family of Warren Grant, the student who was killed in a shooting at Joppatowne High School on Friday. The page has been established by the Brandon Tolson Foundation, an organization that provides emotional support and financial relief to families who have lost a child. “Warren Grant was a smart, charismatic, funny, […]

BCPS athletic events to utilize OpenGate security screening

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced enhanced security measures for all athletic events during the coming school year. BCPS will utilize the OpenGate security system at all athletic events going forward. The OpenGate system is designed to enhance current security measures and provide an additional layer of protection for all attendees. The OpenGate system is a touchless security […]

Keep Maryland Beautiful grant applications now being accepted

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Environmental Trust is currently accepting applications for the Keep Maryland Beautiful grant program. The program awards grants to organizations that focus on environmental education and community stewardship. The Keep Maryland Beautiful grant program has a total budget of $327,000 for this year’s grant round and applications are accepted annually. The program is open to nonprofit organizations, land […]

Pedestrian sustains serious injuries in Middle River hit-and-run, police searching for vehicle

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are searching for the vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Middle River, causing serious injuries. At around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night, September 7, 2024, officers responded to the area of Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road (21220) in reference to a pedestrian crash. Once on scene, detectives determined that the individual was struck by a gray […]

Joppatowne High School to remain closed until Thursday, additional schools to close on Monday

JOPPA, MD—Following last week’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School, the school will remain closed for the first half of the coming week.  Some additional Harford County schools will also be closed on Monday. A statement on the Harford County Public Schools website reads as follows: “The tragic events of Friday have taken an emotional toll on this community and […]