TOWSON, MD—More than 111,000 Baltimore County students are preparing for the start of a new school on Monday morning. The students will head to 176 schools, centers, and programs across the county for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. “New school years are always filled with excitement and promise,” said Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday upheld Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In a 14-2 decision, the court in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore rejected a Second Amendment challenge to a state law requiring a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun. Applicants for […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—A community cleanup event will be held at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville this weekend. The event is being organized by the Moms Circle of Perry Hall, White Marsh & Parkville and will be begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Those interested in participating should gather at the Belair Road entrance across from the Gunpowder […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Baltimore County businessman who initially agreed to purchase the historic Perry Hall Mansion for $5,000 has pulled out of the deal, according to The Baltimore Sun. The mansion sits on a four-acre property and was being sold by the Baltimore County government because it had become too expensive to maintain. The property was being sold to a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say damaging winds and isolated large hail will be the main threats associated with any storms that develop, along with isolated instances of flooding. A Flood Watch is also in […]
UPDATE 2: The Flood Watch has been issued extended until 10:00 p.m. UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say widespread showers […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—A dedicated Keno player from Kingsville has won $30,042 from the Maryland Lottery this week, just in time for his family’s annual vacation. The win came on July 24 at DeSantis’ Pizza Grill & Bar at 9638-B Belair Road. The Keno player, who has not been identified, was enjoying a meal, a beer, and a slate of Keno games […]