Police seeking tips on rash of thefts from vehicles in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD—Police are seeking tips with regard to a series of crimes that have been reported in the Fallston area. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking information regarding a string of thefts from vehicles, vandalism incidents, and burglaries that have occurred in Fallston since August. In all, 18 thefts from vehicles have been reported, one attempted burglary, one burglary, […]

Old signs taken down at Perry Hall Square

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Out with the old, in with the new. The old signs at Perry Hall Square were taken down on Friday. New signage has been installed that is closer to the ground. The shopping center’s old red lettering was taken down back in May as the complex prepared for an overhaul. Atlantic Realty Companies invested over $2 million in upgrading […]

Frosh joins opposition to fair housing rule changes

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Friday joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed changes to its Disparate Impact Rule. While the current rule protects against housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status, the proposed changes would create uncertainty and […]

Special book reading at Martin Boulevard Elementary to bring together students, farmers, 4-H

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Students at Martin Boulevard Elementary School will participate in a special reading of the book “Right This Very Minute” next week. The guest reader will be a 4-H youth, and farmers from the Baltimore County Farm Bureau will be on hand to answer student’s questions. The special event will take place on Monday, October 21st, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. […]

County, state legislators press for attorney general to recover refunds from Perry Hall Driving School

PERRY HALL, MD—After a local business recently closed its doors, local residents were left holding the bag. Perry Hall Driving School took down their website and deleted their social media presence earlier this week, indicating that they were no longer in business. On Friday, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, State Senator Kathy Klausmeier, Delegate Joe Boteler, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and […]

Carjacking reported in Parkville, Middle River food delivery driver robbed

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several crimes that were reported over the past few weeks. At around 5 a.m. on Friday, October 4, two individuals approached someone on Dowling Court in Hillendale/Parkville (21234) and demanded the keys to their vehicle at gunpoint. The victim gave suspects the keys and suspects fled in the vehicle. At around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, October […]

Maryland adds 10K jobs, posting largest gains since May 2015

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 10,100 jobs in September, which is the largest single month gain since May 2015. Maryland’s unemployment rate has decreased to 3.7%, matching the lowest level of unemployment that Maryland has experienced in the past […]

Frosh announces $116 million multi-state settlement with Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon, Inc.

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Friday a multi-state settlement with Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon, Inc. over allegations they deceptively promoted Ethicon transvaginal surgical mesh medical devices in violation of the Consumer Protection Act. The attorneys general allege that the companies engaged in unfair or deceptive trade practices in their promotion of several Ethicon […]