Olszewski celebrates record number of trees planted in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County has planted over 7,100 native trees in neighborhoods and commercial districts over the past three years. This initiative is a result of two of Olszewski’s urban reforestation programs: Operation ReTree Baltimore County and the Street Tree Replacement Program. The planting effort has spanned 46 communities to date. “Increasing Baltimore […]

Police seeking witnesses following tractor-trailer crash that shut down I-95 at Fort McHenry Tunnel

BALTIMORE, MD—A tractor-trailer carrying vegetables and other produce caught fire early Thursday morning after crashing into the divider wall separating the southbound lanes of I-95 prior to the entrance to the Fort McHenry Tunnel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police. The crash occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from MDTA Police. Upon arrival, officers found the tractor-trailer […]

Baltimore man sentenced after being charged with over 42 counts of animal cruelty

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to 42 counts of animal cruelty following the seizure of 83 dogs from his property in May. Robert Conley will serve 3 years of supervised probation and is ordered to pay $12,000 restitution to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) during his […]

Fire Marshal issues safety tips after carbon monoxide claims life in Maryland home

BALTIMORE, MD—A 34-year-old man died, and a woman and child were critically injured in North East, Cecil County, on Wednesday night from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Family members found the man unresponsive in the living room of the home at 805 South Main Street around 6:30 p.m. and called 9-1-1. A 43-year-old […]

New leadership announced for Baltimore County Board of Education

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education selected Jane Lichter as its chair and Robin Harvey as its vice chair during a meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd. Both officers will serve one-year terms. Lichter, a resident of Pikesville and former educator, was elected to the Board of Education in 2022. She served her first one-year term as Board Chair. Harvey, […]

Maryland tightens security guard licensing requirements for businesses

BALTIMORE, MD—Starting January 1, 2025, new requirements will take effect in Maryland for businesses employing security guards or in-house loss prevention personnel. The Maryland State Police Licensing Division is reminding individuals and businesses of these upcoming changes. According to the new legislation, any business or individual employing one or more security guards or loss prevention personnel must license these employees […]

Maryland invests $3.6M in land conservation, park upgrades

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of $3.6 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds will support various projects through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including land acquisition, park improvements, and the protection of natural resources through conservation easements. One of the most significant grants, totaling nearly […]