Bubbakoo’s Burritos celebrates grand opening in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Bubbakoo’s Burritos celebrated its grand opening in Middle River on Tuesday, July 28th. The quick-service restaurant, which has more than 100 stores in 15 states, specializes in made-to-order Mexican fusion dishes such as burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and bowls.  The new shop is located at the Greenleigh development. “The dense residential and commercial sections of Greenleigh attracted us to […]

County Executive Klausmeier pens open letter in support of IG pick

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has penned an open letter supporting Khadija E. Walker, her nominee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Klausmeier announced the pick last week, drawing instant criticism from those in support of current Inspector General Kelly Madigan. The Baltimore County League of Women Voters has voiced “serious opposition” over the process recently implemented by County Executive Klausmeier […]

Overnight Joppa house fire leaves 3 displaced

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Joppa area overnight. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, firefighters from Joppa and Edgewood responded to a house fire in the 200-block of Doncaster Road. The fire was quickly contained and no injuries were reported. Three residents have been displaced. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is […]

Governor Moore elected as Vice Chair of National Governors Association

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been elected as vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), the only bipartisan national organization representing the nation’s governors. He will serve in this role for the next year before assuming the chairmanship in 2026, succeeding Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. “We all want to create a brighter future for our states, and the […]

House fire displaces 4 in Joppa

UPDATE: According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the homeowner was using a newly purchased novelty-style lighter when it exploded, catching a synthetic couch and other ordinary combustibles on fire. The owner was not injured from the explosion. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Joppa area on Monday evening. At just before […]

Baltimore County League of Women Voters criticizes Inspector General appointment process

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County League of Women Voters has voiced “serious opposition” to the process recently implemented County Executive Kathy Klausmeier for appointing the Baltimore County Inspector General. Last week, County Executive Klausmeier announced the selection of Khadija E. Walker, a federal veteran, as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Walker’s name has been formally submitted to the County […]

PayPal rolls out cryptocurrency payments for merchants, citing cost savings and global reach

SAN JOSE, CA—PayPal announced Monday the launch of “Pay with Crypto,” a new service aimed at enabling merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments and significantly reduce transaction fees for cross-border commerce. The company stated the initiative seeks to simplify international transactions and connect businesses to the growing digital currency market. The new service facilitates instant conversion of cryptocurrencies to stablecoin or […]