Costas Inn owner dies in carbon monoxide accident in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—The owner of a popular Baltimore-area restaurant has died of carbon monoxide poisoning. At just before 7:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, Baltimore County Fire Department units responded to the 11200-block of Old Carriage Road (21057) for a reported cardiac arrest at a residence, which quickly escalated into a hazardous carbon monoxide (CO) emergency. Upon arrival, fire […]

Former Baltimore-area priest charged with child sex abuse

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Baltimore-area priest has been charged with child sex abuse that occurred in the 1990s. In October 2023, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit were alerted of past sexual abuse by a former priest. During their investigation, the survivor provided information regarding sexual abuse by 62-year-old William “Father Bill” Mannion that occurred from […]

BCPS celebrates its 2024-25 winter athletics state champions

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools winter athletics season produced multiple state champions, including a fifth consecutive title for the Pikesville High School girls basketball team. The Pikesville girls, led by Coach Michael Dukes, are the first girls basketball program in Baltimore County to reach five total state championships, according to a release from the school system. BCPS Superintendent Dr. […]

BARCS Block Party coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh will host its first-ever BARCS Block Party on May 3, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring family-friendly activities and raising funds for BARCS Animal Shelter. The ticketed event will offer a variety of activities, including putt-putt golf, a cornhole tournament, live music, and adoptable animals from BARCS. Attendees can also enjoy […]

Police investigating two local robberies, three residential burglaries

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local robberies and three residential burglaries that were reported this month. At approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, an armed suspect robbed someone in the 200-block of Riverton Road in Middle River (21220).  The suspect was apprehended. At approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, March 14, an armed suspect robbed someone in the 300-block […]

Carbon monoxide poisoning leaves two Glen Arm residents critically injured

UPDATE: The male victim has died. He has been identified as Costas Triantafilos, 85, owner of the Costas Inn restaurant in Baltimore. Original story below… ——— GLEN ARM, MD—Carbon monoxide poisoning has left two people critically injured in the Glen Arm area. At just before 7:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, Baltimore County Fire Department units responded to the […]

House fire reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Rosedale area. The fire was reported at just before 10 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 in the 4900-block of Ridge Road (21237). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Councilman David Marks