The following is an editorial piece from Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. Throughout the Fifth District, one of the most recurring messages I hear from constituents is about overdevelopment. That’s why I’ve moved quickly in the new Fifth District to preserve open space, protect neighborhoods, and make sure growth is compatible with or communities. Last year, we blocked the Lafarge […]
UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore’s two-year snow drought may finally come to an end this week, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say there are several chances for accumulating snow over the next several days. First, a period of light snow is possible beginning late Sunday night in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A frigid air mass is set to move into the Baltimore area on Sunday, and some snow could accompany it. The National Weather Service says snow showers or squalls are possible between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday as an Arctic front moves through the region. Some light accumulations are possible. Falling temperatures, gusty winds, and reduced visibility […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Semaj Blackston, 13, is 5’05” tall and weighs 135 pounds. She was last seen in the Middle River area wearing black and white plaid jacket and gray pants. Anyone with information on Semaj Blackston’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Forecasters say west to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph are expected. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating after a local convenience store was robbed this week. At just after 12 a.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, a suspect entered the Royal Farms store located in the 12500-block of Eastern Avenue in Middle River/Chase (21220). The suspect got a coffee and then approached the counter. He then displayed a kitchen knife and demanded […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit this week granted Maryland’s petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore. The ruling means that the full appellate court will reconsider the November ruling by a three-judge panel of the court that Maryland’s law requiring most citizens to obtain a license […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced new legislation that aims to promote economic revitalization and support the creation of attainable housing by expanding opportunities to redevelop vacant or underutilized big box stores, shopping centers, or malls into modern, mixed-use developments. “To realize our fullest potential, Baltimore County must do more to reimagine and revitalize today’s aging infrastructure […]