PARKVILLE, MD—On the 41st anniversary of Corporal Samuel Snyder’s death, the Baltimore County Police Department is honoring the man they say made a difference in the lives of others. Snyder was a thirty-year veteran of the department and was responding to the Bel-Loc Diner in the 1700-block of Joppa Road (21234) when he was shot. To honor Snyder’s life and […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department remembers Corporal Samuel Snyder and the sacrifice he made while serving and protecting the residents of Baltimore County. Forty years ago today, on August 23, 1983, Corporal Snyder died as a result of the injuries he sustained after being shot. The 30-year veteran was responding to the Bel-Loc Diner, formerly located in the 1700-block […]
TOWSON, MD—The Starbucks location that opened at the site of the former Bel-Loc Diner has closed permanently. Back in November, it was believed that the shop had “temporarily shuttered,” but a Starbucks spokesperson this week confirmed to WMAR that the store had closed for good. “After careful consideration, we’ve determined it is best to close our store at Joppa Road […]
UPDATE: The Starbucks location has now closed permanently. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—For several days now, local residents have been posting to social media asking why the Starbucks at the corner of Loch Raven Boulevard and East Joppa Road has been closed. On Monday night, Councilman David Marks provided some answers. The coffee spot located at the site of […]
On Wednesday, police officers in Baltimore Country will wear a mourning band on their badges in memory of Corporal Sam Snyder. In August 1983, 71-year-old Corporal Sam Snyder, a 30-year veteran of the Baltimore County Police Department, responded to the Bel-Loc Diner in the 1700 block of East Joppa Road, 21234, to assist other officers with a call for service. […]
UPDATE: The Bel-Loc Diner reached out to NottinghamMD.com to clarify that “nothing is official” at this point. While it does appear that the diner will be closing, talks with Starbucks are ongoing. Original story below… —— A Baltimore County landmark will soon be closing its doors. The Bel-Loc Diner, located at the corner of Joppa Road and Loch Raven Boulevard, […]