Suspect arrested in Baltimore County homicide

WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County detectives have arrested a suspect in the August 3 homicide of 29-year-old Tracey Hankins Jr. Kevin Martin, 31, was arrested on Nov. 25 in connection with the shooting death of Hankins. The incident occurred in the 6800-block of Liberty Road. Police responded to a shots fired call at about 10:05 p.m. on August 3rd. When officers arrived, […]

Four juveniles, one adult arrested in Baltimore illegal car rally bust

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police say four juveniles and an adult were arrested and charged with stolen vehicle and firearm offenses following a car rally in Baltimore City over the weekend. Police said a joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force led to the arrests of the four juveniles. The Baltimore County Intelligence Unit, […]

Olszewski issues executive order to address Baltimore County affordable housing shortage

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order on December 3, 2024, mandating affordable housing units in new housing developments receiving County financial support. This means any new or preservation development project that receives county discretionary financial support — which includes loans, grants, payments-in-lieu of taxes, tax credits, TIFs, and bonds — must designate a percentage of units […]

Maryland launches survey to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is asking Maryland residents for input on how to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. The agency has launched an online survey to gather feedback on the challenges faced by these individuals and to help guide future infrastructure decisions. The survey, conducted by the MDOT […]

Gas prices fall for seventh consecutive week, hit lowest levels since May 2021

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has declined for seven consecutive weeks, reaching $3 per gallon. This marks the lowest level since May 2021, according to GasBuddy, which compiled data from over 12 million individual price reports across more than 150,000 gas stations nationwide. The average price fell by 0.6 cents from last week, 7.7 cents from a month […]

Maryland launches ‘Gift of Trees’ program for the holidays

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland residents can give a gift that keeps on giving this holiday season with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ “Gift of Trees” program. The program offers a unique opportunity to honor loved ones, benefit future generations, and improve the environment. The “Gift of Trees” program allows Marylanders to purchase native trees for planting in honor of a celebration, […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers holiday safety tips

TOWSON, MD—With the holidays underway, the Baltimore County Police Department has released a series of safety tips for residents to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season. The department emphasizes planning ahead, staying vigilant, and taking precautions to protect homes and belongings. For travelers, the police advise planning ahead and allowing ample travel time. They recommend getting a good night’s […]

Baltimore County couple claims $2.9 million Maryland Lottery win

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County couple is celebrating a life-changing win after scooping a $2,948,742 prize from a Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY game. On November 26th, the couple claimed the $30 progressive jackpot FAST PLAY game VIP Club prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. This is the largest progressive jackpot prize in the nearly five-year history of FAST PLAY games […]