Route 7 closed in Joppa due to downed tree

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on scene of a downed tree across the road blocking all lanes of Philadelphia Road in Joppa. The incident was reported at just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Route 7 is currently shut down between Bradshaw Road in Kingsville and Joppa Farm Road in Joppa, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should use an alternate […]

CSX train fire shuts down Route 7 in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—A train fire is impacting rail traffic in Harford County. At just after 6:30 p.m., a CSX locomotive caught fire between MD 152 and Route 24, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. All rail traffic is stopped in the area. Philadelphia Road has been shut down between MD 152 and Fashion Way. Motorists should use an alternate route. […]

Winning $28K lottery ticket sold in Carney, $25K ticket sold in Joppa remain unclaimed

UPDATE 2: The lucky Joppa winner has claimed her prize. UPDATE: The Carney winner has claimed their prize. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland Lottery officials say two big winning tickets that were sold recently remain unclaimed. A winning $28,449 FAST PLAY Goldfish progressive jackpot ticket was sold on November 18 at J. Convenience, located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road […]

White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company announces WinterFest 2022 details, activities

WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company has announced details on its WinterFest 2022 celebration. WinterFest will feature Christmas tree sales, a train garden, breakfast with Santa and other fun holiday activities. Christmas tree sales will begin on November 25 and continue until inventory is sold out.  The holiday train garden will go from November 25 to January 2.  Breakfast […]

Vehicles stolen in Hillendale, assaults reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating nearly a dozen crimes that were reported recently. Between September 11 and November 11, an individual broke into a storage unit in the 7900-block of Rossville Boulevard in Nottingham (21236).  The suspect stole a portable power generator and three xBox gaming systems. Between October 11 and November 10, an individual broke into a locked storage in […]

Burglar uses vehicle to smash through bay doors of Rosedale business, Belair Road burglar uses sledge hammer

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local burglaries and a robbery that were reported over the past week. At some point over the past two weeks, a storage unit was broken into in the 7900-block of Rossville Boulevard in Nottingham (21236). The lock was broken off and an undisclosed amount of jewelry was stolen from inside the unit. At around 7 […]

Councilman Marks: Organic recycling facility drops plan for Philadelphia Road location

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that an organic recycling company is no longer pursuing plans to open a plant at the former Vince’s Auto Parts site on Philadelphia Road. “PEH Organics Recycling, Inc. will NOT be leasing Vince’s Auto (11235-11239 Philadelphia Rd) for a Composting Facility and therefore will not be seeking special exception approval […]