Eastern Avenue closed overnight following serious Middle River crash

UPDATE: A Maryland Air National Guard members was killed in this crash. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Middle River area overnight. At just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, units responded to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment on Eastern Avenue at Mariners Point Drive (21220). Emergency personnel worked for […]

Bowleys Quarters apartment fire causes significant damage

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in Bowleys Quarters on Wednesday afternoon. At just before 1 p.m., units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and other fire services responded to the 3800-block of Dunsmuir Circle for a reported apartment fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke showing from a third floor apartment unit. Crews were eventually able […]

BGE to upgrade infrastructure from Rosedale to Middle River in 2024

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Gas and Electric will upgrade a significant portion of its infrastructure in eastern Baltimore County. The company this week announced that it will upgrade its transmission infrastructure from the Chesaco Park Substation to the Middle River Substation this year.  This project will help meet future electricity needs and improve operations in the event of an outage. The work […]

Olszewski announces 2024 series of signature budget town hall meetings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each district in Baltimore County, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members […]

Baltimore County among 11 new communities designated as new American World War II Heritage Cities

WASHINGTON—The National Park Service has announced the designation of 11 communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities, and Baltimore County is included among them. The American World War II Heritage Cities Program honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties and their citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America’s war effort during the second world war. Only one […]

Jennings, Nawrocki, Szeliga, Marks lend support for high-end grocer in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegate Kathy Szeliga, and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki have added their support to Councilman David Marks’ call for a high-end grocer in Middle River. The four legislators who represent Middle River have lent their strong support to the campaign to bring a high-end supermarket to the Greenleigh community.  The online petition asking for Trader Joe’s to […]

Baltimore County announces Christmas tree recycling collection dates

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—they […]