Water main break reported in Carney

UPDATE: The water main break has created a massive sinkhole on Cromwell Bridge Road. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a major water main break in the Carney area. At just after midnight on Monday, June 26, 2023, the Providence Volunteer Fire Company reported that a 42-inch water main had ruptured at Cromwell Bridge Road […]

Bowleys Quarters sewer line replacement project snarls traffic, leaves residents frustrated

BOWLEYS QUARTERS,  MD—A sewer line replacement project began in the Bowleys Quarters area this week with little notice, snarling traffic along a main artery and leaving residents seeing red. Crews began replacing a 24-inch sewer line along Carroll Island Road on Thursday, creating a massive traffic backup that left many Bowleys Quarters residents feeling trapped in their own neighborhood. Local […]

Governor Moore signs economic development legislation promoting commitment to creating an economically competitive Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s fifth bill signing, highlighting the administration’s “commitment to collectively strengthening the state’s diverse assets to create a more economically competitive Maryland,” according to the official press release. The governor signed nearly 200 pieces of legislation into law focused on economic development, state and local taxes, Maryland’s natural resources, transportation, […]

Governor Moore announces MDOT partnership with Delaware, Virginia to discuss future MARC Train expansion opportunities

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore last week announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has signed framework agreements with Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority for the potential future expansion of MARC Train Service to Newark, Del. and Alexandria, Va. The agreements outline next steps to advance discussions and explore pilot service opportunities. “Maryland is […]

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski applauds successful 2023 legislative session

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday applauded a successful 2023 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session highlighted by the passage of several key Baltimore County legislative priorities and vital capital improvement requests. “Baltimore County residents were winners in this year’s legislative session, and I am thrilled that some of our most important priorities are now on Governor Moore’s desk,” […]

BGE to replace insulators in Carney area

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday passed along information about an upcoming aerial project on the transmission lines in northern Perry Hall and Carney. Between April 15 and April 22, 2023, BGE will be replacing all existing porcelain insulators with new toughened glass insulators within the circuit pictured above. Residents will see helicopters along this route during this […]

Northbound Harford Road shut down in Glen Arm due to downed utility pole

GLEN ARM, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that northbound Harford Road has been shut down in the Glen Arm area. At just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, SHA officials said that northbound Harford Road had been shut down at Notchcliff Road due to a downed utility pole. Motorists should use northbound Belair Road as an alternate route. Photo by […]