UPDATE: Maryland State Police confirm that there has been at least one fatality. Mountain Road is currently closed at Jerusalem Road. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, in the area of Mountain Road and Singer Road. […]
TOWSON, MD—A large sinkhole has opened up in the Parkville area. The sinkhole formed along Loch Hill Road between Regester Avenue and Loch Raven Boulevard, according to Councilman Mike Ertel. The sinkhole is likely the result of a water main break, says Councilman Ertel. Police are on the scene directing traffic. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced a new school bus camera safety program that will send fines to drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The $250 fines will be for those who pass stopped school buses with red lights activated. The new program aims to deter dangerous driving habits around school buses. The Baltimore County Police Department […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For the fourth week in a row the national average price of gasoline dropped, falling 6.2 cents to $3.30 per gallon, according to data released on Monday by GasBuddy. The national average is now 20.7 cents per gallon lower than last month and 49.2 cents per gallon less than a year ago. “It seems fitting that, in the run-up […]
BALTIMORE, MD—More than 350,000 vehicles will cross the Bay Bridge between Friday, August 30, and Labor Day Monday, September 2, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MDTA said that travel delays are expected and advised people to stay on U.S. 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the new school year fast approaching, the Maryland Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take extra precautions when driving near school buses. MDOT says more than 600,000 Maryland students will be taking the bus to and from school this year. Officials say the safety of students is of the utmost importance, and therefore, the MVA is stressing […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Transportation this week announced that new automated speed enforcement locations will soon be implemented, as part of the city’s Automated Traffic Violation Enforcement System (ATVES). Baltimore’s automated speed enforcement program is designed to promote safe driving by reducing driver speeds in school zones throughout the city. The speed camera monitoring system consists of portable […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin improving the pavement on a one-mile section of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) between New Forge Road and Raphel Road in White Marsh on Sunday, August 25. The pavement improvement project should be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday, crews will work overnight to patch, mill, […]