29 YEARS LATER: Baltimore County Police Department identifies remains as missing 20-year-old mother

TOWSON, MD—Human remains found in a Baltimore County wooded area in 1996 have been identified as those of a 20-year-old mother who disappeared 12 years earlier, the Baltimore County Police Department announced on Thursday. The woman, whose identity had been unknown for more than 29 years and was only known as “Falls Road Jane Doe,” was identified as Leoria Smith, […]

Maryland announces $10.6 million in park improvement, land conservation grants

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $10.6 million that will be used by local governments and land trusts to improve parks, create new green spaces, and enhance existing protected areas. The grants were approved by the Board of Public Works on August 28, 2024, and will fund a variety of projects across the state, including […]

Crash shuts down I-695 outer loop near Towson

UPDATE: The crash involves a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. Two people have been transported for injuries. All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… ——— LUTHERVILLE, MD—Crews on the scene of a crash along I-695 near the Towson area. The crash was reported at around 2 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 on the outer loop of the Baltimore […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 improvements throughout Baltimore County during week of Oct. 29

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing temporary lane and ramp closures at two major projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 29 and Friday afternoon, November 3. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 improvements throughout Baltimore County during week of Oct. 22

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland  State Highway Administration has scheduled temporary lane and ramp closures at two major projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 22 and Friday afternoon, October 27. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary overnight ramp and […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 improvements throughout Baltimore County during week of Oct. 15

BALTIMORE, MD—State Highway Administration crews have scheduled temporary lane and ramp closures on projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 15 and Friday afternoon, October 20. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary overnight ramp and lane closure are […]

Crews to begin next phase of I-695 project in Baltimore County next week

TOWSON, MD—Beginning the week of October 2, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start the next section of its project to ease congestion and improve reliability along I-695. The project will convert portions of the median shoulder along I-695 between I-70 and MD 43/White Marsh Boulevard into an additional travel lane during morning and evening rush hours. […]