Two Maryland School for the Blind professionals honored with national awards

BALTIMORE, MD—Two members of The Maryland School for the Blind staff are among the recipients of the 2023 Principals of Schools for the Blind (POSB) national award program. POSB, a subdivision of the Council of Schools for the Blind, annually recognizes the contributions of remarkable individuals across the nation who work with blind or low-vision students. The nomination process is […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 improvements throughout Baltimore County during week of Oct. 15

BALTIMORE, MD—State Highway Administration crews have scheduled temporary lane and ramp closures on projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 15 and Friday afternoon, October 20. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary overnight ramp and lane closure are […]

Vehicle fire reported in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a vehicle fire in Carney on Friday night. At around 9:30 p.m., units responded to the intersection of East Joppa Road at Harford Road (21234), according to the Providence Volunteer Fire Company. At the scene, firefighters found a vehicle totally engulfed in flames. Crews were able to extinguish the blaze. There has been no word on […]

Baltimore Blast, Maryland School for the Blind unite for an inclusive game of blind soccer [PHOTOS]

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind this week joined forces with the Baltimore Blast, the renowned indoor soccer team, for an extraordinary game of blind soccer. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 12 at the Maryland School for the Blind’s athletic sports complex, located at 3501 Taylor Avenue (21236). The event was […]

Woman stabbed in White Marsh, two robberies reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a stabbing, two robberies, a carjacking, and several other local crimes that were reported this month. At just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, an armed suspect stabbed a woman (details here) in the 11400-block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh (21162). At just after 4 p.m. on Monday, October 2, someone stole a silver […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of October 9

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of October 9, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled October 10 – 13 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime […]

Crews to continue I-95, I-695 roadwork in Baltimore County next week

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has scheduled temporary lane and ramp closures on projects on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore County between Sunday night, October 8 and Friday afternoon, October 13. Temporary shoulder closures and any construction work behind concrete work zone barriers will also be permitted at any time. I-695/I-95 Southwest Interchange Temporary overnight ramp and lane closure […]

Second meeting of Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to meet Thursday

TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas will convene for its second meeting next week. The meeting is the second of five committee sessions and two public information sessions planned for this fall and winter. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the George Washington Carver Center […]