TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a crash in eastern Towson. At around 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2024, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to Taylor Avenue near Collinsdale Road (21286) for a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. Detectives determined that the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the sidewalk of Taylor Avenue […]
OVERLEA, MD—The Holt Harvest Day Festival will be held in Overlea on Sunday. The event will take place 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 13 at Holt Park & Center for the Arts. The festival will feature autumnal crafts, nature activities, and more. The event is free for all ages to attend. Some activities require the purchase of tickets. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for October 4 – 11 in northeastern 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: Northeastern Baltimore County I-695 from I-70 to MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard) […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to the federal Columbus Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library and all County senior centers will be closed and CountyRide service will not operate on the holiday. Towson Loop service will operate as scheduled, parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County […]
TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a second teen in connection with the shooting that occurred in Rodgers Forge last month. Thursday’s arrest of a 16-year-old follows an arrest of a 15-year-old suspect earlier this week. At just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 13, officers responded to the 400-block of Dunkirk Road (21212) in reference […]
OVERLEA, MD—Some local scouts recently helped to beautify Holt Park & Center for the Arts in Overlea. Boy Scouts of America Troop 419 cleaned up the park and built two teepees for the nature play area. “The group enjoyed connecting with nature and working as a community to share our love for the environment with future visitors,” according to the […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has announced a new grant program to fund initiatives aimed at combating opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The Opioid Abatement Fund, supported by funds from the National Opioid Settlement, will provide resources to community organizations engaged in harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts. “The opioid epidemic continues to be a serious public health concern in Baltimore County, […]
UPDATE: The Northern Lights may also be visible in Maryland on Friday night, October 11th. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say the Aurora Borealis may be visible in Maryland on Thursday night. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) says a fast coronal mass ejection (CME, or solar flare) erupted from the Sun on […]