DPW issues ‘Boil Water Advisory’ for northern Baltimore County residents, businesses following 20-inch water main break

UPDATE: As of 6:45 a.m. on February 15, repairs to the 20-inch water main were completed. DPW officials say crews are on the scene flushing the pipe before water services can resume in the impacted areas.  When water services resume, residents, customers, and businesses in the impacted areas will still remain under the precautionary boil water advisory. Those impacted should continue […]

Police: 8 arrested following Towson disturbance

TOWSON, MD—Police say eight people were arrested following a disturbance in the Towson area on Friday. During the evening hours on December 30, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department handled several incidents in Towson while managing a large crowd of juveniles and young adults in outdoor areas after local venues closed. One adult and seven juveniles were arrested.  The […]

BCPS to host ‘community conversation’ focused on middle school safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold the next BCPS “Community Conversation on Safe and Supportive Environments.” The upcoming session will focus on middle school safety. The discussion will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. Parents, staff, students, and community members can learn about the school […]

MTA corridor study could see Light Rail expand into Towson via Loch Raven Boulevard, public comments due by Nov. 7 [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Transportation officials are exploring options that could see the Light Rail expand into Towson via the Loch Raven Boulevard corridor. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration says its Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan identifies 30 transit corridors that together would create a strong transit network in Central Maryland. The East-West portion of the plan expands transportation options […]

Maryland DNR dedicates Baltimore County trail area to local conservationist

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has dedicated a portion of the Gunpowder North Trail in memory of Jim Gracie, trout fisherman and stream restoration advocate who died in 2020. A ceremony at Gunpowder Falls State Park was attended by his wife, Jane Gracie, numerous current and former state officials, and others in the fishing and conservation communities. A […]