TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department on Monday announced the launch of a new initiative, Community Conversations, aimed at strengthening the relationship between law enforcement officers and residents. The program is designed to “break down barriers to ensure the person beyond the badge is seen,” according to a press release. Police Chief Robert O. McCullough said the program is part […]
BEL AIR, MD—The sheriff of Harford County, Maryland, issued a sharp rebuke on Monday against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democrat, for referring to a slain 20-year-old local woman as a “random dead person” during a congressional debate on immigration policy. Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, whose county includes the site of the 2022 killing, described Crockett’s comments as “deeply troubling” […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud after fraudulently obtaining more than a half million dollars in COVID-19 relief loans, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Edward McCorkle, 37, admitted to submitting fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds under the federal CARES Act between May […]
WHITE MARSH, MD— The Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is partnering with THE AVENUE at White Marsh to host an “Autumn-filled” adoption event on October 4, featuring adoptable dogs, family activities, and fall-themed vendors. The “Pitties & Pumpkins” event is set to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include a focus on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The average price of gasoline in the United States has fallen by 3.6 cents in the past week to $3.12 per gallon, according to a new report from GasBuddy. The decline comes as most of the nation begins its transition to cheaper winter-blend gasoline. The national average is now 1.8 cents lower than a month ago and 2.8 cents […]
TOWSON, MD—Goucher College has launched a new initiative to support first-generation students in Baltimore, funded by more than $250,000 in grants from the state and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The new Baltimore CAP (College Access and Preparation) Program @ Goucher aims to provide free academic, career, and college preparation support to 100 students from Baltimore City and Baltimore County. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham man, who admitted he isn’t even a football fan, is now a big winner after a $10 Ravens X10 scratch-off ticket turned into a $50,000 prize. The warehouse worker said he was drawn to the ticket by its artwork while shopping in Perry Hall. He bought the winning Ravens X10 ticket at a Perry Hall BP station […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A two-alarm fire on Saturday morning in northeast Baltimore’s Frankford community left a dozen families displaced, fire officials said. The fire broke out shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 at a two-story apartment complex in the 4900 block of Crenshaw Avenue. Fire crews were on the scene within minutes, and a second alarm was called due to […]