BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit this week granted Maryland’s petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore. The ruling means that the full appellate court will reconsider the November ruling by a three-judge panel of the court that Maryland’s law requiring most citizens to obtain a license […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced new legislation that aims to promote economic revitalization and support the creation of attainable housing by expanding opportunities to redevelop vacant or underutilized big box stores, shopping centers, or malls into modern, mixed-use developments. “To realize our fullest potential, Baltimore County must do more to reimagine and revitalize today’s aging infrastructure […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12 until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024. A period of moderate to locally heavy rain is expected ahead of a cold front, beginning late Friday afternoon and continuing through Friday evening before […]
ESSEX, MD—Residents in the Essex area will be able to meet Baltimore County Police Captain Jeffrey Peach on Friday. The Baltimore County Police Department will be holding a “Coffee with Captain Peach” event on January 12, 2024 at the Essex Senior Center. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will feature Captain Peach and other officers from Precinct 11, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Wednesday announced that the tastiest week of the season will return this weekend. Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week will be held from Friday, January 12 – Sunday, February 21, 2024. During Baltimore County’s 2024 Winter Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at 45 participating establishments across the county. “Restaurant week is […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) presented a $2.58 billion operating budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 during the January 9 meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The budget reflects the work of the school system to fast forward student achievement. Dr. Rogers’ budget recommendation represents a modest $42.3 million increase (2.2 percent) […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police have released additional information on a fatal crash in Middle River that killed a Maryland Air National Guard member. At just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, officers responded to a crash that occurred in the 3000-block of Eastern Boulevard (21220). Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have determined that a Mazda CX-5 was […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are recovering after a major rain and wind storm moved through the area on Tuesday night. Saturated ground combined with high winds caused several trees to fall, hitting homes and blocking roadways. In the Long Green area, trees fell onto two homes causing significant structural damage (photo above and below), […]