PARKVILLE, MD—The third time’s the charm? Five Below will hold a rescheduled grand opening celebration this weekend in the North Plaza Shopping Center. The grand opening will take place from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The event had originally been scheduled for February but was delayed to March, then was delayed once again. This will be […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier on Friday submitted a $4.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that provides funding for public education, recreation and parks, public safety, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Baltimore County residents deserve leadership that continues to invest in our communities, deliver record funding for educators, and provide for long-awaited infrastructure projects. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted twelve of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of 12 members to the ranks of Fire Lieutenant and Paramedic. The following members have been promoted: Fire Lieutenant: FADO Kevin Bakey FADO Earl Day FADO Brian Ellis FS Eric Hartman FS Erin Pasquali PMFC Robert Patrylak FS Amanda […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County 911 Center is now hiring. To be qualified, applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma. The 911 Center is staffed by civilian personnel and is a separate agency from the Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments. All new employees join the 911 Center as Emergency Communications Technician I […]
UPDATE: Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Original story below. TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the passing of one of its members. Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr. died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Lieutenant […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—A two-alarm townhome fire in Owings Mills sent a male to the hospital with critical injuries on Wednesday. Firefighters responded to the 9800-block of Bon Haven Lane (21117) at just after 3:45 p.m. on March 26, 2025 for a report of a dwelling fire. They found the rear of the home engulfed in flames. During search efforts, crews […]
UPDATE 2: The fire has been placed under control and all roads have been reopened. UPDATE: The fire now covers six acres. Crews are still working to contain the blaze. Original story below… ——— HUNT VALLEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Sparks/Hunt Valley area. At just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, […]
UPDATE 2: The grand opening will now be held on April 19, 2025. UPDATE: The sign below from the Baltimore County Fire Department if now displayed in the window at Five Below, indicating that the grand opening may be delayed once again… Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Five Below will hold a grand opening celebration for its new store in the […]