Councilman Marks pushes for state funding at three local corridors

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has urged state officials to prioritize funding for three corridors in anticipation of the Consolidated Transportation Program meeting in Towson on Monday. The CTP meetings are held in each county as the state contemplates a long-term transportation program. “First, the construction of an eastbound connection from Philadelphia Road to White Marsh Boulevard is critically […]

Goddard School of White Marsh donates socks to Eastern Family Resource Center

WHITE MARSH, MD—Some local students went out of their way to keep those in need warm this winter. Preschool students at The Goddard School of White Marsh (Honeygo), located at 4960 Mercantile Road (21236), spent the month of September collecting socks for those in need as they participated in a character education unit on compassion. The children learned about caring […]

Baltimore County woman lands $2 million top lottery scratch-off prize, $50K White Marsh ticket remains unclaimed

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County woman has landed a $2 million top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off and a winning $50,000 ticket that was sold in White Marsh remains unclaimed. Across the state, the Maryland Lottery paid more than $30.7 million in prizes during the week of Oct. 7-13, including 28 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or […]

Baltimore County, southern Harford County lane closures announced for October 11 – 18

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) […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Monday, October 14

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 […]

Greenleigh Community Boundary Study committee to host public information session on October 17

WHITE MARSH, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will host a public information session to provide information and gather public feedback about boundary line preferences and the study process. The event will be held 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in the Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria. […]

Baltimore County launches grant program to combat opioid crisis

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, […]

AURORA FORECAST: Northern Lights may be visible in Maryland on Thursday night due to solar storm

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 […]