TOWSON, MD—Twelve Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The honored students are: Catonsville High School Natalie L. Wallace Dulaney High School Nitara Sen Henry Tang Oliver H. Vogel Timothy Wang Eastern Technical High School Ryan P. Shay Franklin High School Oluwadarasimi V. […]
DUNDALK, MD—A child who was injured in a Dundalk house fire last week has died, the Baltimore County Fire Department announced on Tuesday. The child succumbed to injuries sustained in a September 4 dwelling fire in Dundalk. The victim has been identified as 8-year-old Nolan Mars of the 3000-block of Dunleer Road (21222). Nolan was found in a second-floor bedroom […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local robberies that were reported over the past week. At just after 12:15 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, a suspect used an unknown object to threaten someone into giving up his watch in the area of Belair Road and Overlea Avenue in Overlea (21206). The suspect then fled on foot. At around 1:15 p.m. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale […]
UPDATE: The 8-year-old child has died from his injuries. Nine cats also died in the fire. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—An overnight house fire in Dundalk sent six civilians to area hospitals, officials say. Fire crews responded to the 3000-block of Dunleer Road (21222) at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4 for a report of a dwelling fire. Arriving […]
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 […]
ESSEX, MD—Get ready to celebrate Baltimore County’s waterfront culture and history. The Waterfront Festival is coming to Essex on Saturday, September 28, 2024 (rain date is October 5). The festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rocky Point Park and Beach. There will be live music, food truck, kayaking, games, and more. Admission is free. Rocky Point […]
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 […]