BALTIMORE, MD—Police are investigating after a Sunday evening triple shooting in Baltimore left one person dead. At just before 6 p.m. on February 26, 2023, officers responded to the 5500-block of Bowley’s Lane (21206) after hearing shots fired. At the scene, police found three males, ages 21, 18, and 19, who were suffering from gunshot wounds. The 21-year-old male was […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will testify before the Economic Matters Committee on Monday and share support for the Fair Wage Act of 2023 (HB-549). This legislation would accelerate the state’s $15-per-hour minimum wage, fully implementing that wage for all covered employers as of October 1 instead of 2026 as currently required. In addition, the Fair Wage Act would […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After holding steady last week, the nation’s average gas price has returned to decline, falling 4.3 cents from a week ago to $3.33 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 17.6 cents from a month ago […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, February 27 through Friday, March 3. Testing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Joppa. The blaze was reported at around 4 p.m. in the 2900-block of Verbena Drive. Arriving units found fire in the walls of the home. One injured occupant is being treated for injuries, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Tankers are assisting due to a lack […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Almost Home Child Care Center has a brand new location. The child care facility held a grand opening in the Perry Hall Square shopping center on Saturday. Almost Home Child Care Center offers a range of care and educational programs for children of all ages, from infants to school age. “Our mission is to provide high quality child care […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration on Friday launched “Operation Clean Sweep Maryland,” a new initiative that will nearly double the frequency of litter pickup and mowing efforts along Maryland roads. The program is beginning in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions. “Maryland’s highways connect us to friends, family, schools, jobs and recreation, and serve as the […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is hosting on online sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 and rain barrels for $65 (tax included) and can be ordered through Wednesday, April 12. Orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, […]