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Councilman Marks: Marshy Point, other recreation projects funded in FY 2024 budget

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced a series of recreation improvements funded in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget that will improve facilities from Middle River to Kingsville. The budget includes $1.7 million to improve Marshy Point Nature Center. This project involves utilities upgrades and improvements to animal enclosures, program spaces, the pier and dock, and canoe storage […]

2023 BCPS Film Expo honors 10 projects from 8 schools

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Several award-winning student films were showcased recently at the 2023 BCPS Film Expo. Held on May 16 at The Senator Theatre, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. In its eighth year, the competition attracted 148 film and GIF entries from 27 schools, including the Virtual Learning Program. Ten films were selected as favorites by […]

Frost Advisory issued for northern Baltimore County

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for northern Baltimore County and northern Harford County. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. through 8 a.m. on Thursday morning, May 18, 2023. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 34 degrees will result in frost formation overnight. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Residents […]

Police searching for missing Rosedale teen

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Byron Carranza, 13, is 5’7″ tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in the Rosedale area wearing eyeglasses, a white shirt, orange shorts, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Byron Carranza’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]

Gas leak reported in Perry Hall neighborhood

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of a natural gas leak in Perry Hall. At around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, units from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the condos on Amberleigh Lane in Perry Hall (21128). Once on scene, crews found that a burner on a stove was the cause of the leak. […]

Police searching for missing Parkville girl

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Parkville girl. Kara Hopkins, 11, is 5’4″ tall and weighs 190 pounds. She was last seen at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 in the Parkville area wearing unknown clothing. Anyone with information on Kara Hopkins’ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.

NRA sues Maryland after Governor Moore signs gun control bils, carry restrictions into law

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action sued the state of Maryland on Tuesday after Governor Wes Moore signed a pair of gun control bills into law. The NRA says the new laws will “prevent law-abiding citizens from carrying for self-defense purposes.” Governor Moore signed SB 1 and HB 824 into law on Tuesday after Democrat lawmakers championed […]

Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to take action to reduce asthma triggers during Asthma Awareness Month

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Asthma Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to have an Asthma Action Plan, monitor air quality, and reduce asthma triggers in the home and at school and work. Asthma is a serious, common, and chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing and affects about one in 13 […]