Police in Baltimore County warn residents of deception burglaries

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department remind residents to remain vigilant as the weather warms. This is the time of year when criminals impersonating legitimate contractors, handypersons, or utility workers appear in local neighborhoods looking for unsuspecting homeowners to deceive, scam or burglarize. These transient imposters/deception burglars often work in tandem to gain access to your home. While […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal offers outdoor safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing a few common-sense tips that will help Marylanders enjoy […]

Maryland State Board, Department of Education recognize 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury joined the newly selected 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year in a special recognition on Tuesday at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Each local education agency (LEA) selects a local Teacher of the Year, who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “Maryland’s educators work tirelessly […]

Giant Food to open in former Shoppers location at Perring Plaza

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal Realty Investment Trust has announced that Giant Food will open at Perring Plaza in 2024. The supermarket will take over the spot occupied by Shoppers, which is set to close this summer. “We are fortunate to have an established relationship with Giant Food,” said Lance Billingsley, Senior Vice President, Anchor Leasing, Federal. “With deep roots in our community, […]

New York man killed in fatal Harford County crash

BEL AIR, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening in Harford County. The driver of a Kawasaki motorcycle involved in the crash, identified as Jeremy Burris, 37, of New York, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical service personnel. The driver of the second vehicle, a Chrysler Pacifica, stayed on the scene. […]