Police seek to identify Towson burglary suspect

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect pictured above and below. On August 25, 2024, the suspect entered a building in the 6500-block of Charles Street (21204) and stole multiple items. Anyone with information on this individual is asked to call police 410-307-2020 or 410-887-6296. Photos via Baltimore County Police Department

Baltimore County Public Library to resume Sunday service hours at select branch location

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that Sunday hours are returning this weekend, Sunday, September 8, at seven (7) of its 19 branches.  The service will run annually starting the Sunday after Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend. The following branches will open to the public on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Arbutus […]

Maryland DOT $18.9 billion transportation investment plan

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 […]

Next public meeting on BGE Brandon Shores project to be held in Perry Hall in September

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 […]

Storms chances to increase in Baltimore area on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday will bring slightly cooler temperatures to the Baltimore area, but there will also be an increased risk of severe storms. The National Weather Service says that storms may develop throughout the region on Thursday afternoon and into Thursday evening. Forecasters say any storms that develop may be capable of producing isolated instances of damaging winds and flash flooding. […]

MSDE updates free school meal income guidelines

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]

Maryland State Police to boost Labor Day weekend DUI enforcement

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they plan to increase enforcement during the Labor Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving. From August 30 to September 2, Maryland State Police plan to conduct saturation patrols across the state. The initiative is part of the Maryland State Police’s Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team, which is trained to identify […]