Councilman Marks, Kingsville community leaders unite to oppose BGE’s Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project

KINGSVILLE, MD—Members of the historical community of Kingsville in Baltimore County are leading the opposition to BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, which plans to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historic neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. “This project threatens Maryland’s character, safety, and financial well-being,” reads a press release […]

Public meeting on BGE Brandon Shores transmission upgrade project to be held in Upper Falls

UPPER FALLS, MD—Following April’s virtual session and a May meeting in Perry Hall, another in-person meeting will be held in Upper Falls on Monday to discuss a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Kingsville, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for June 21 – 28

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County    I-95/I-695 Southwest Interchange – 10 Bridges Rehabilitation – Expect the following single double and triple lane overnight closures between […]

St. Stephen School Carnival returns to Kingsville this weekend

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual tradition returns to Kingsville this weekend. The St. Stephen School annual carnival will be held 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. on June 13, 14, and 15, 2024.  The event will feature rides, games, pit beef, fried dough, live music, a beer truck, and more. “Ride all night” wristbands cost $35 per night. Shuttle buses will be running from Kingsville Volunteer […]

New Belair Road resurfacing project to kick off in Perry Hall, Kingsville

PERRY HALL, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will soon resurface nearly three miles of northbound and southbound Belair Road (U.S. 1) in northeastern Baltimore County. Phase one of the project will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, and will stretch from the Sunshine Avenue/Bradshaw Road/Jerusalem Road intersection to Open Bible Way in Kingsville. The second phase will begin […]

Two crashes snarl I-95 traffic in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of two crashes on Interstate 95 in the Joppa area. The first crash was reported on Monday afternoon on the northbound I-95 ramp to MD 152. The ramp is currently closed. The second incident was reported along northbound I-95 near Bradshaw Road. Injuries have been reported. Several lanes are blocked along northbound I-95 and […]

Councilman Marks: Safety improvements planned at busy Kingsville intersection

KINGSVILLE, MD—At the request of a Kingsville resident, Councilman David Marks contacted the Maryland State Highway Administration regarding  safety issues at the intersection of Bradshaw Road and Philadelphia Road. The state will be replacing the existing advance intersection warning sign with a new, larger sign to enhance visibility along eastbound Philadelphia Road. Additionally, to increase sight distance, the state is […]