Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

Baltimore County Public Library launches 2024 community holiday drive

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]

Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s holds ribbon-cutting ceremony in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—The ribbon has officially been cut at Butcher & Bay. Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday in Kingsville. The new shop is located in the space left behind after Greene’s Butcher Shop closed following the passing of its owner, John Greene, over the summer. Butcher & Bay is the fourth location […]

Baltimore County government offices, facilities to close on November 11 for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]

Serious crash reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Kingsville area on Saturday. At around noon on November 9, 2024, units responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Belair Road and Mount Vista Road. One trapped occupant was freed and Belair Road was shut down in both directions, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Two people […]

Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s to hold grand opening in Kingsville

UPDATE: The ribbon has officially been cut (photos). CORRECTION: The date has been corrected to Saturday, November 9, 2024. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s has announced details on its grand opening in Kingsville. The new shop is located in the space left behind after Greene’s Butcher Shop closed following the passing of its owner, John Greene, […]

Nominations sought for Fifth District Citizens of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district (PDF), and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on projects to […]