AAA: Holiday travel to break records this year

BALTIMORE, MD—AAA predicts a record-breaking 119.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This projection narrowly exceeds the 2019 record by 64,000 travelers. AAA predicts 3 million more travelers this holiday season. The surge in holiday travel is attributed to Christmas Day falling on […]

Crash shuts down southbound I-95 at Baltimore/Harford County line

UPDATE: Some lanes are beginning to reopen. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. along southbound I-95 at the Baltimore County/Harford County line. The accident involved a tractor-trailer and several other vehicles, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been […]

Pedestrian struck in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian in the Perry Hall area. At around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, emergency personnel responded after a pedestrian was struck in the 9600-block of Belair Road. Belair Road has been shut down between Chapel Road and Cliffvale Road for police investigation. There has been no word […]

Councilman Marks secures funding to improve Cottington Road safety

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that improvements will be made to the southern part of Cottington Road near Silver Spring Road to improve safety along the busy corridor. Councilman Marks asked the Department of Public Works and Transportation to review this area after numerous complaints from residents. Councilman Marks has also asked for a similar assessment […]

Maryland prepares for winter weather with robust stockpile

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) this week announced that it is fully prepared for the upcoming winter season, with a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety of Maryland road users. The department unveiled its preparations at its annual Snow Show, held on Thursday, December 5, 2024. State Highway Administrator Will Pines says […]

Road closures announced for The Avenue parade, Angel Park 5K this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced road closures for two big, local holiday events in and around the Nottingham area this weekend. On Saturday, December 7, portions of Honeygo Boulevard between Campbell Boulevard and Corporate Drive will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for THE AVENUE at White Marsh’s 2024 Holiday Parade. On Sunday, December 8, […]

Tractor-trailer crash with fuel spill shuts down southbound I-95 at Fort McHenry Tunnel

UPDATE: MDTA Police are seeking witnesses to this crash. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A Thursday morning tractor-trailer crash is causing major delays along Interstate 95 in Baltimore City. The crash was reported at around 6 a.m. on December 5, 2024 along southbound I-95 at the Fort McHenry Tunnel.  The tractor-trailer is leaking fuel. All I-95 southbound lanes have been shut […]