Edgewood woman wins $50K after buying scratch-off ticket in Rosedale on Halloween

ROSEDALE, MD—An Edgewood woman won a $50,000 top prize on a “GAME OF THRONES” scratch-off ticket on Halloween, Maryland Lottery officials announced. The married mother of three said she was leaving the hospital after visiting one of her children when she stopped at the Express Mart, which houses Rosedale Shell and Dunkin’, with her daughter. The daughter urged the woman […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

Baltimore County Public Library launches 2024 community holiday drive

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]

Baltimore County government offices, facilities to close on November 11 for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]

Parkville man cited for illegally baiting during black bear hunt

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police took action to stop illegal hunting during the state’s annual black bear hunt, held October 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Officers cited several hunters who, although legally permitted to participate in the hunt, were unlawfully using bait to attract and lure bears. While baiting is legal for white-tailed deer in Maryland on […]

Rosedale man arrested in connection with illegal car rally in Philadelphia

BALTIMORE, MD—A joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force yielded the arrest of a Baltimore County man in connection with a car rally in Philadelphia. The suspect has been identified as Juawarn Williams, 21, of Rosedale. In a coordinated operation by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and the Philadelphia Police Department, Williams […]

Shooting reported on Loch Raven Boulevard

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in east Towson. At just before 1:45 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, Baltimore County Police Department officers responded to the 8100-block of Loch Raven Boulevard (21286) for a reported intoxicated subject. When authorities arrived on the scene, they located the victim, a 43-year-old male, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The […]