Public meeting on BGE Brandon Shores transmission upgrade project to be held in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Following last month’s virtual session, an in-person meeting will be held in Perry Hall this week to discuss a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. 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 […]

Baltimore County Public Library gears up for 2024 Summer Reading Challenge

TOWSON, MD—This summer, adventure begins at Baltimore County Public Library! The annual Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 1, through Saturday, August 31. With the theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” this program encourages exploration of the world through books, engaging activities and prizes. There are two ways children can participate; either by tracking via the Beanstack app or […]

Baltimore County to hold public hearing on proposed water supply, sewerage plan amendments

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Planning Board is set to hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments to the Baltimore County Water Supply and Sewerage Plan, known as Amendment Cycle 42. The hearing will be held at 5 p.m. on July 18 in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building, located at 105 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. The Baltimore […]

Bowleys Quarters VFD to host storm preparedness community information meeting

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A storm planning community information meeting will be held in Bowleys Quarters next week. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Recue & Marine will host the session at its banquet hall on Thursday, May 23, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Along with BQVFD personnel, representatives from Baltimore County Emergency Management will also be in attendance. Topics discussed will include recent […]

Maryland DNR announces $2.1 million in grants to protect land, expand recreational opportunities

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $2.1 million that will fund local government and land trust initiatives to protect land, expand recreational opportunities, and promote healthy outdoor lifestyles. The grants were approved by the state’s Board of Public Works and will support three projects, including the acquisition of 4.3 acres to expand the Brunswick Sports […]

Baltimore County Police Department to conduct underwater training exercise in Middle River this week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be conducting an underwater training exercise in Middle River this week. The Baltimore County Police Underwater Recovery Team is scheduled to conduct a “downed aircraft” scenario in Frog Mortar Creek, near Martin State Airport. The department requests that all mariners to be cautious and watch for divers in the area while passing […]

Belair Road businesses burglarized, suspect arrested following Middle River robbery

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and three burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just after 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, a suspect broke into a business in the 9700-block of Belair Road in Nottingham/Perry Hall (21236) and stole property. At just before 1 a.m. on Friday, May 3, a suspect entered a business in […]