13th annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride to roll through parts of Harford County, Baltimore County on Saturday

PARKVILLE, MD—The 13th annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride will roll through parts of Harford County and Baltimore County on Saturday morning. Organized by The Hope & Peace Foundation, ride registration begins at 8 a.m. and will begin at around 10:45 a.m.  The trip will be a 28-mile fully police-escorted and fire-supported ride that begins at the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company […]

Maryland DOT $18.9 billion transportation investment plan

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]

Worker flown to Shock Trauma following Joppa industrial accident

JOPPA, MD—A construction worker was flown to Shock Trauma following an industrial accident in Joppa on Tuesday morning. At around 10 a.m. on September 3, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and the Harford County Department of Emergency Services Special Operations Team responded after a construction worker fell into a confined space and was injured in the 1400-block of Philadelphia […]

Philadelphia Road shut down due to rescue in Joppa after worker becomes trapped in hole

UPDATE: The construction worker has been flown to Shock Trauma in serious condition.  Additional details are available here. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a technical rescue in the Joppa area. At around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, emergency personnel responded to the 1400-block of Philadelphia Road after a concrete truck occupant became stuck in a 10-foot […]

Pair of crashes reported on I-95 in Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—Crews are on the scene of two separate Saturday afternoon crashes on northbound Interstate 95 between White Marsh Boulevard and Mountain Road. Both crashes occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on August 31, 2024. One crash occurred near Bradshaw Road and the second occurred near Old Joppa Road. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should expect heavy […]

Overnight crash brings down utility pole in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Joppa area overnight. The crash was reported at just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, in the area of Pulaski Highway and Mountain Road. The accident brought down a utility pole and disable the traffic light at the busy intersection, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. No injuries were reported. […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, Baltimore County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will […]

Next public meeting on BGE Brandon Shores project to be held in Perry Hall in September

PERRY HALL, MD—Officials have announced that another in-person meeting will be held in Perry Hall in September to discuss the BGE Brandon Shores transmission upgrade project. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Kingsville, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is necessary due to the announced retirement of Talen Energy’s Brandon […]