DPWT to hold open house on Parkville drainage issues

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will host an open house to share information about a study of drainage conditions being undertaken in the Parkville area. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Loch Raven Public Library Meeting Room. This study will incorporate community feedback on local drainage […]

Section of Reynolds Road in Kingsville to be closed for emergency repairs

KINGSVILLE, MD—Motorists should be aware that, beginning on Friday, February 21, 2025, a section of Reynolds Road in Kingsville will be closed to allow for emergency repairs to take place along a small bridge structure over an unnamed tributary to the Little Gunpower Falls. The damage to the structure was discovered on the afternoon of Thursday, February 20 following a […]

Water main break creates massive sinkhole in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break created a massive sinkhole in the White Marsh area on Saturday. The 8-inch main ruptured on February 15, 2025 in the area of Beaconsfield Road and Honeygo Boulevard (21236). A massive sinkhole formed and several residents and businesses, including Casa Mia’s White Marsh, were left without water. As of Sunday afternoon, “the water is back […]

Water main break reported in Carney

UPDATE 2: The sinkhole has been repaired and water service has been restored. UPDATE: A sinkhole has formed as well. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—A water main break is affecting traffic in the Carney area. The rupture was reported on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the 3400-block of East Joppa Road (21234) between Magledt Road and Walther Boulevard. There […]

Baltimore County launches pilot program to increase recycling in multi-family housing communities

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) has launched a pilot program to improve recycling and reduce contamination in multi-family housing communities. The program aims to address challenges faced by residents in these communities, such as limited space for storing recyclables and lack of convenient drop-off points. The initiative began with 410 units at the Twin […]

New date announced for West-East Trail open house

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new date has been announced for the Department of Public Works and Transportation’s open house to discuss the proposed West-East Trail that would run along Hiss Avenue in Parkville toward Lillian Holt Drive. The meeting will be held 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Overlea-Fullerton Senior Center. The open house will cover design […]

Baltimore County crews pre-treating roads, preparing for significant winter storm

TOWSON, MD—With the first significant winter storm of 2025 expected to impact Baltimore County on Sunday night and into Monday, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is prepared to ensure the safety of residents. According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until to 1 a.m. Tuesday for much […]

Baltimore County government to be closed on Monday due to impending snowstorm

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening, January 6, will now be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday,  January 7, 2025. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government will be closed on Monday, January 6 as a January snowstorm bears down on Maryland. “The safety of our residents and employees is a top priority, and […]