The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks… On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. The Council increased the density or intensity of potential development on 145 acres. That means […]
UPDATE: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Wednesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 28, 2024. Forecasters say heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected. Hot […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in the Towson area on Sunday. On August 25, 2024 a multi-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Dulaney Valley Road and St. Francis Road, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Investigators determined that the crash occurred when the rider of a 2025 Triumph Daytona 660, traveling northbound on […]
TOWSON, MD—More than 111,000 Baltimore County students are preparing for the start of a new school on Monday morning. The students will head to 176 schools, centers, and programs across the county for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. “New school years are always filled with excitement and promise,” said Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore […]
UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with this case. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—A 43-year-old man has died after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a two-alarm apartment fire that broke out in Towson overnight. The Baltimore County Fire Department says fire broke out at an apartment building in the 8400-block of Greenway Road (21286) at […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday upheld Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In a 14-2 decision, the court in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore rejected a Second Amendment challenge to a state law requiring a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun. Applicants for […]
PARKVILLE, MD—On the 41st anniversary of Corporal Samuel Snyder’s death, the Baltimore County Police Department is honoring the man they say made a difference in the lives of others. Snyder was a thirty-year veteran of the department and was responding to the Bel-Loc Diner in the 1700-block of Joppa Road (21234) when he was shot. To honor Snyder’s life and […]
TOWSON, MD—An opening date has been announced for Fogo de Chão’s newest location in Towson. The new restaurant, which will be located at Towson Town Center, is set to open on September 2, 2024. This will be the chain’s fourth location in Maryland, and second in greater Baltimore. The restaurant features an open churrasco grill where guests can dine and […]