Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]

7 YEARS LATER: Police still searching for tips on Essex homicide [VIDEO]

ESSEX, MD—Seven years later, police are still seeking justice for a Baltimore County man who was shot and killed. Lance Dixon, a 25-year-old resident of Essex, was fatally shot on December 8, 2017. The incident took place in the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive, where police responded to reports of gunfire. When officers arrived on scene, they located Dixon suffering from […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended until noon on Tuesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Dense fog is expected to develop overnight. Visibilities of less than one-quarter of a mile […]

Councilman Marks: Public input meeting set for new 22-acre park in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced a community input meeting to consider uses for a new park in Perry Hall. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold an input meeting on the future 22-acre Gerst Road Park in Perry Hall on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Residents may join […]

Rollover crash reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Rosedale area on Monday. The accident was reported at around noon on December 9, 2024 at Chesaco Avenue and Radecke Avenue. One vehicle rolled over in the crash and at least one person was trapped, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries.

Luigi Mangione, suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder, has ties to Maryland

UPDATE: Luigi Mangione has pleaded “not guilty” to all charges. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The man who has been arrested in connection with the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has connections to Maryland. Police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione with a weapon “consistent with” the gun used in the killing, according to the New York City police commissioner. Thompson, […]

Library now offering MTA CharmCards at 4 branches

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is now offering 7-day MTA CharmCard passes for purchase at four of its branches. CharmCards can now be purchased at the Essex, Lansdowne, Randallstown, and Towson branches. BCPL officials say these branches were chosen based on the proximity to bus lines and locations spread throughout Baltimore County. The CharmCard is a rechargeable smart fare […]