Councilman Marks to block townhome rezoning in Perry Hall, lighten Philadelphia Road growth

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road corridor, he will recommend downzoning the site of the Evans Funeral Chapel to CB (Issue 5-063) and […]

Man dies after 3-wheeled motorcycle crashes into tree in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Police say a motorcycle crash in the Rosedale area left one man dead on Sunday. On August 25, 2024, detectives responded to the 8700-block of Philadelphia Road (21237) following reports of a single-vehicle crash. When police arrived, they found that a man had sustained fatal injuries after the 2024 Can-Am Ryker he was riding lost control and traveled into […]

Crews to begin improving pavement on Philadelphia Road in White Marsh this weekend

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin improving the pavement on a one-mile section of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) between New Forge Road and Raphel Road in White Marsh on Sunday, August 25. The pavement improvement project should be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday, crews will work overnight to patch, mill, […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for August 16 – 23

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County  MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]

Philadelphia Road shut down due to head-on crash in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon head-on crash in the Edgewood area. The crash was reported at just before 2:30 p.m. on August 1 in the 1400-block of Philadelphia Road. MD-7 (Philadelphia Road) is closed between Clayton Road and Blossom Drive, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. One patient is being evaluated by paramedics at […]

Celebrate National Night Out with WMVFC, WMCCA

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company and White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association will be holding a National Night Out celebration next week. The event will take place 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, at WMVFC. There will be four law enforcement agencies, the Oriole bird (5:00 – 6:00 p.m., the Paw Patrol, free face painting 5:30 – […]

Wires down, roadways flooded with rescues in progress as storms roll through area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Wednesday evening’s storms are wreaking havoc on local roadways, with wires down and several rescues under way. Pulaski Highway at Rosedale Avenue in Rosedale is flooded with several people trapped in their vehicles, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Eastern Boulevard is closed in both directions between White Marsh Boulevard and Martin Boulevard due to live power […]