Maryland DOT $18.9 billion transportation investment plan

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]

Parkville 9/11 Path of Honor to mark 13th year

PARKVILLE, MD—A solemn, annual tradition will return to the Parkville area this weekend. For the thirteenth consecutive year, volunteers will place 2,977 American flags along Putty Hill Avenue, from Old Harford Road to Harford Road, in honor of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The 2024 Path of Honor will go up on Friday […]

Double shooting in Parkville leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident. Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Baltimore County homicide detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred in the Parkville area on Monday afternoon. At just after 4:15 p.m. on September 2, officers responded to the 8400-block of Leefield Road (21234) for a report of […]

Shooting reported in Parkville

UPDATE 2: A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident. UPDATE: Police say this double shooting has left one person dead and one injured.  The location has been updated to the 8400-block of Leefield Road (21234). Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a shooting in the Parkville area. The shooting was reported […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, Baltimore County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will […]

Next public meeting on BGE Brandon Shores project to be held in Perry Hall in September

PERRY HALL, MD—Officials have announced that another in-person meeting will be held in Perry Hall in September to discuss the BGE Brandon Shores transmission upgrade project. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Kingsville, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is necessary due to the announced retirement of Talen Energy’s Brandon […]

Storms chances to increase in Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday will bring slightly cooler temperatures to the Baltimore area, but there will also be an increased risk of severe storms. The National Weather Service says that storms may develop throughout the region on Thursday afternoon and into Thursday evening. Forecasters say any storms that develop may be capable of producing isolated instances of damaging winds and flash flooding. […]

MSDE updates free school meal income guidelines

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]