Baltimore County activates freezing weather shelter plan ahead of cold weather season

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday activated its freezing weather shelter plan in preparation for the impending cold weather season. In place through April 15, the plan allows for the activation of the cold weather shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness when the forecast calls for freezing weather. Freezing Weather Shelters During the day, public facilities such as libraries, senior and community […]

Councilman Marks to recommend open space zoning for 275 acres in Franklin Square corridor

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will recommend 275 acres of land along Franklin Square Drive be designated as Neighborhood Commons zoning, which prohibits any development. The open space zoning category was created under a law sponsored by Councilman Marks and has protected over 4,000 acres of land in Baltimore County. “This is the largest […]

Pedestrian struck in Nottingham hit-and-run

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run crash in Nottingham on Wednesday evening. At just after 7:30 p.m. on February 28, units responded after a pedestrian was struck in the area of Campbell Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive (21236). The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that the pedestrian was struck by a silver SUV which then fled the […]

Unpaid speed camera tickets block over 41,000 vehicle registrations, license renewals for drivers in Baltimore County

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Data from the Motor Vehicle Administration shows that 41,205 individuals have flags against their registration due to speed camera violations in Baltimore County, according to Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. The delegates say this number confirms that the speed camera program is simply trying to criminalize poverty for many who can’t afford this tax on the poor. The […]

Chesapeake Real Estate Group acquires 34,000-square-foot building in Nottingham for $4.2 million

BALTIMORE, MD—Chesapeake Real Estate Group, a Baltimore-based commercial real estate development and operating company that has completed more than 45 projects totaling more than $1.5 billion in value in the greater Baltimore area, has acquired 9900 Franklin Square Drive (21236), a 34,000-square-foot single-story office building situated in Nottingham, for $4.2 million. The real estate owned (REO) asset, which was formerly […]

Vehicle sought in connection with Rosedale hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist

ROSEDALE, MD—Police have released a description of the vehicle they are seeking in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a female cyclist in Rosedale last month. At just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Rossville Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive (21237) for a motor […]

Female bicyclist killed in Rosedale hit-and-run

UPDATE: Police have released a description of the vehicle they believe was involved in this crash. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating after a 46-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Rosedale. At just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, officers responded to the area of Rossville Boulevard and Franklin Square […]