Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

Baltimore County Public Library launches 2024 community holiday drive

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]

Baltimore County government offices, facilities to close on November 11 for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]

Mamma Lucia to close Perring Plaza restaurant

PARKVILLE, MD—A popular Parkville/Carney-area restaurant will soon be closing its doors. Mamma Lucia, located in the Perring Plaza shopping center at the intersection of Perring Parkway and E. Joppa Road, has announced that it will close at the end of November. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the impending closure of our restaurant, Mamma Lucia wrote on Facebook […]

Police investigating 4 local robberies

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating four local robberies that were reported in recent days. At just after 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, a known suspect used an implied weapon to rob someone in the 3100-block of East Joppa Road in Carney (21234).  The suspect fled the scene and was later apprehended. At around 11:30 p.m. on […]

Nominations sought for Fifth District Citizens of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district (PDF), and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on projects to […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Election Day Approaches – Key Information for Baltimore County Voters

The following is an update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Election Day is almost here! Next Tuesday, November 5, marks a pivotal moment for the 2024 presidential election. Early voting has already begun, and as your elected officials, we encourage everyone to take advantage of this essential democratic right. Every vote counts, and every voter matters in making a […]