White Marsh library branch to reopen on July 14

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library is set to reopen its doors to the public on Monday, July 14, at 9 a.m., following a months-long renovation project designed to modernize the facility and enhance community spaces. Located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, the revamped branch is part of the library system’s strategic plan to create […]

Baltimore County couple sentenced in $20 million insurance fraud scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a $20 million insurance fraud scheme, federal prosecutors announced this week. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced James William Wilson, Jr., 78, to 12 years, and his wife, Maureen Ann Wilson, 77, both of Owings Mills, to four years. Both were ordered to pay […]

Maryland siblings win half of $1.8M lottery jackpot with Ocean City ticket

OCEAN CITY, MD—Four siblings who have played the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game together for eight years claimed half of a $1.8 million jackpot from the June 30 drawing, lottery officials have announced. The winning ticket, purchased at the Food Lion at 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway in Ocean City, yielded a $490,000 cash payout for the group after the jackpot was […]

Baltimore County Police Department celebrates graduation of 174th recruit class

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department celebrated the graduation of its 174th recruit class on Wednesday evening. The 174th recruit class includes five former cadets from the department.  Six recruits have a military background and five recruits have family members who have previously served or are currently serving with the Baltimore County Police Department. The ceremony was held at 7 […]

Baltimore County Board of Education member appointed to Maryland State Student Data Privacy Council

TOWSON, MD—Julie Henn, an elected member of the Baltimore County Board of Education, has been appointed to the re-established Maryland Student Data Privacy Council, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) announced this week. Henn will serve as MABE’s representative on the council, which was re-established by Senate Bill 325 and is tasked with studying the Student Data Privacy […]

Panda Express brings back Hot Orange Chicken, offers free bowls in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Panda Express is bringing back its popular Hot Orange Chicken nationwide, and one Baltimore-area location is celebrating with a special giveaway. The spicy-sweet dish, which quickly sold out during its 2024 debut, returns to all 2,500-plus Panda Express restaurants on Wednesday, July 9, for a limited time. The Towson Panda Express, located at 1238 Putty Hill Avenue, will host […]

Maryland awards $29 million for Chesapeake Bay, coastal bays restoration projects

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is allocating $29 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 27 ecological restoration projects across 160 sites statewide for Fiscal Year 2026, the department announced this week. These projects were selected to improve water quality, enhance resilience to climate change, boost habitat, and address environmental justice concerns. They […]