Police/Fire

Overnight transformer fires knock out power in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Multiple transformer explosions knocked out power to some local residents overnight. At around 4 a.m. on Monday, transformer fires broke out at the BGE station along Northwind Road in Carney. Witnesses reported being awakened by three or four loud booms, then seeing several fire trucks and BGE vehicles arrive at the scene. Power was knocked out to several neighborhoods …


Police/Fire, Traffic

Harford Road shut down due to trash truck fire in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon vehicle fire in Carney. At around 3:15 p.m, the Providence Volunteer Fire Company said that units were responding to a trash truck fire on Harford Road at Northwind Road. Harford Road has been shut down in both directions in the Carney area. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo via …


BGE to hold virtual public hearing on replacement of Carney transmission line

CARNEY, MD—BGE on Wednesday announced that a virtual information public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2021, to discuss replacing a Carney transmission line. At the meeting, officials will provide information and receive comments concerning BGE’s application for authority to replace a portion of an existing 115kV transmission line that runs from the Five Forks Substation, …

Two Carney shops sell winning $10,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-offs

CARNEY, MD—There were a couple of big, local lottery winners last week. The Maryland Lottery reports that two, winning $10,000 scratch-off tickets were sold in Carney. Northwind Liquors, located at 3005 Northwind Road (21234), sold a winning Lucky 7s Multiplier ticket, while the Royal Farms located at 2410 E. Joppa Road (21234) sold a winning Holiday Luck x10 ticket. The …

Officer Caprio Playground Project bull roast raises over $16,000

UPDATE: All funding has now been secured for the playground. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—An important local project raised a significant amount of money over the weekend. The “Honoring Courage” bull roast was held at the Baltimore Count Game & Fish Protective Association in Carney and proceeds went to benefit the Officer Caprio Playground Project. Organizers say the …

Baltimore County Council lightens development on more than 557 acres of residentially-zoned land in Perry Hall, Carney

PERRY HALL, MD—With the adoption of the 2020 Comprehensive Zoning Maps, the Baltimore County Council has downzoned more than 557 acres of land in the Fifth District, acting on recommendations from Councilman David Marks. Approximately 88 percent of residentially-zoned land considered by the Council was downzoned this year. By contrast, about 40 acres were increased in development intensity, and 30 …

Motorcycle crash reported in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash in Carney on Wednesday evening. The crash was reported at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Harford Road and Northwind Road (21234). The accident involved the motorcycle and at least one other vehicle. Injuries were reported but there has been no update as to their severity.

Councilman Marks to recommend downzoning 12 acres in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that he would recommend the downzoning of nearly 12 acres of largely undeveloped land near the intersection of Harford Road and Northwind Road in Carney. Issue 5-034, raised by the Planning Board, includes 3.5 acres of property currently zoned for 3.5 homes per acre. Issue 5-038, also raised by the Planning …