I-695 repair, rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek set to begin in winter 2024, public open houses scheduled

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board on Thursday approved a $33.2 million contract for the I-695 Repairs and Rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek in Baltimore County. Expected to begin major construction early in 2024, this system preservation project is necessary to address settlement of I-695 that has occurred since it was widened to a multi-lane, median-divided highway […]

Baltimore County Police Department joins community partners in providing free vehicle anti-theft software update, steering wheel locks

TOWSON, MD—In response to persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, the Baltimore County Police Department is collaborating with Thompson Hyundai and the Precinct-12 Community Police Alliance in hosting a one-day event to provide Baltimore County Hyundai owners whose vehicles are equipped with a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition with the necessary anti-theft software upgrade. Additionally, […]

Dundalk shooting leaves 1 injured

DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that occurred on Saturday afternoon. At just before 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2000-block of Inverton Road (21222) for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a 37-year-old male inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began rendering aid […]

COLD CASE: Police in Baltimore County search for clues in 1989 Dundalk stabbing death

DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for clues in connection with a 1989 cold case. On Saturday, September 23, 1989, Teresa (Terry) Schmansky was found fatally stabbed in her residence located in the 6700 block of Holabird Avenue in Dundalk (21222). Mrs. Schmansky lived at the location with her three children, who were not home at the time of […]

Baltimore County to host 2023 Fall Career Fair at Eastpoint Mall

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development will host its eighth annual Fall Career Fair in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor and the Eastpoint Mall on Thursday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Fall Career Fair will connect career seekers with employers, providing residents the opportunity to connect with Baltimore County businesses […]