Police identify Towson mass shooting victim

UPDATE: Police say a loaded AK-47 has been recovered as part of the investigation into this incident. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—In an afternoon press conference, Baltimore County Police Department officials identified the victim in Tuesday evening’s mass shooting in east Towson. At around 7:15 p.m. on December 17, officers responded to the 8500-block of Loch Raven Boulevard. At the […]

Police investigating report of shots fired in Hillendale

UPDATE: Police say five potential suspects have been detained and two weapons have been seized. Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating a report of shots fired in the Hillendale area. At just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, the Baltimore County Police Department said officers were investigating the circumstances surrounding a report of shots fired in the area of […]

Five Below to open new location in North Plaza Shopping Center

UPDATE: A grand opening date has been announced. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Specialty value retailer Five Below has selected North Plaza Shopping Center in Parkville as the site for its seventh location in the greater Baltimore County region. The Philadelphia-based company, which operates more than 1,600 stores across 43 states, has signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) for […]

Mass shooting on Loch Raven Boulevard leaves 1 dead, 9 injured

UPDATE 3: Police say a loaded AK-47 has been recovered as part of the investigation into this incident. UPDATE 2: Police have identified the victim in this shooting. UPDATE: Police believe this was a targeted incident and that the shooter and victims knew one another.  Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Detectives ask anyone with information about […]

Police still searching for suspect following April homicide in Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are still searching for the man who is accused of killing a Nottingham-area woman back in April. At around 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, officers responded to a homicide that occurred in the unit block of Whitelaw Place (21236). When officers arrived on the scene, they located 26-year-old Shakeia Allen suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]

Parkville woman claims $51K Racetrax prize after buying ticket in Perry Hall

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville woman is celebrating a life-changing win after scooping a $51,129 prize after buying a Racetrax ticket at a Wawa in Perry Hall. The lucky lady purchased the winning ticket at the Wawa located at 9809 Belair Road. The winner, a Baltimore County resident who has been playing the lottery for over 30 years, enjoys trying different games […]

Councilman Marks honors heroes from Camp Rock following Silver Alert rescue

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks honored the staff and older campers from Camp Rock for their heroic actions last August when they helped save someone who needed help in the woods near the Rock Church in Parkville. “While completing outdoor activity rotations at the end of the day, a small group of our oldest campers went hiking in the […]