Robberies reported in Carney, Rosedale, Parkville; arrest warrant issued following Rosedale assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At around 5 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, three armed suspects robbed someone in the 1800-block of Dalhousie Court in Parkville (21234). At just after 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, three suspects broke into a location in the 6900-block of Golden Ring Road in Rosedale (21237) […]

Baltimore County seeks cold case sexual assault survivors for updates

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday joined Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger, TurnAround, Inc., the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), and community leaders to announce a new public awareness initiative appealing to cold case sexual assault survivors between 1977 and 1997 who were treated at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The effort […]

Baltimore launches $1 million wage subsidy program for businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) is currently accepting applications for the Port Business Wage Subsidy program. The $1 million program, funded by the City of Baltimore, is designed to support businesses and their employees impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. The program is open to businesses located in Baltimore City and that have been affected […]

Southbound I-95 shut down due to crash near Joppa

UPDATE: The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that this crash involves an overturned van and occurred at around 11:15 a.m. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash along Interstate 95 near the Joppa area. The crash was reported at around noon on Tuesday along southbound I-95 just past the Mountain Road exit, according […]

Several Catholic churches in Baltimore area may close, merge under new proposal

BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a list of several Catholic churches that may close or merge in and around the Baltimore area. The “Seek the City to Come” proposal realigns Catholic parishes throughout Baltimore City and some nearby communities in Baltimore County. Pastoral leadership for each location would be determined at a later date. The list of proposed […]

Councilman Marks to cosponsor Adequate Public Facilities legislation

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will cosponsor legislation that reforms the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), a statute that governs how development is approved in school districts. The bill is sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka, chair of the County Council. The current APFO has been widely criticized by many community leaders and parents as allowing development in areas where […]

Maryland announces $12.5 million grant program to help Port of Baltimore retain workers following Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has announced a $12.5 million grant program to help businesses at the Port of Baltimore retain workers impacted by the recent Key Bridge collapse. The Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program will provide grants to eligible businesses that can demonstrate an effort to avoid layoffs and maintain their workforce at the same hours, rates of […]