Councilman Marks to recommend protecting 100 acres of open space in Bird River Road area

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced today that he will recommend protecting over 100 acres of land in the Bird River Road corridor as open space, or Neighborhood Commons zoning.  He will recommend reducing 15 acres of land to DR 1, or one house per acre. The zoning issues are 5-069, 5-079, 5-091, 5-120, 5-121, 5-130, 5-131, […]

Suspect arrested following Nottingham assault, three local robberies reported

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary, an assault, and three local robberies that were reported over the past week. At just after 3:15 a.m. on Monday, July 22, several suspects broke into a business in the 7000-block of Belair Road in Overlea (21206) and attempted to steal property before fleeing on foot. On Tuesday, July 23, a known suspect committed […]

Wires down, roadways flooded with rescues in progress as storms roll through area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Wednesday evening’s storms are wreaking havoc on local roadways, with wires down and several rescues under way. Pulaski Highway at Rosedale Avenue in Rosedale is flooded with several people trapped in their vehicles, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Eastern Boulevard is closed in both directions between White Marsh Boulevard and Martin Boulevard due to live power […]

Multiple overnight closures to occur along I-695 through August

UPDATE: The three lane closures for striping work that was scheduled for July 8th is now rescheduled to start on Sunday night, July 14th. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will shift traffic associated with the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) project beginning the week of July 8, 2024 (now July 14th). Crews […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for June 21 – 28

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County    I-95/I-695 Southwest Interchange – 10 Bridges Rehabilitation – Expect the following single double and triple lane overnight closures between […]

Crews to improve pavement on Philadelphia Road in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will start highway maintenance asphalt paving work on two segments of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) in eastern Baltimore County on Tuesday, June 25. The work on both projects will be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning Tuesday night, contractor crews will begin an $87,000 project to patch sections of MD 7 from […]

Sheetz to open first Baltimore County store in Middle River

UPDATE: A grand opening and ribbon-cutting date has been announced. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Sheetz is coming to Baltimore County. The Pennsylvania-based gas station/convenience store chain plans to open its first Baltimore County location at the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard and Campbell Boulevard in Middle River. Sheetz also plans to open a new location off of Route 22 […]