ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the first round of grant awards for the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses across the state. The program, established by the governor’s economic competitiveness executive order, is designed to spur private sector investment and create jobs by […]
UPDATE: Police have determined that the package is not a threat. All roads have been reopened. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are investigating a suspicious package in the Middle River area. At around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Baltimore County Police Department said officers were investigating a suspicious package that had been left in the 900-block of Middle […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Town Square Perry Hall will be hosting a movie night this month. The innovative adult day facility will be showing “Mrs. Doubtfire” on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5 each and will include popcorn and a drink. Additionally there will be hot dogs sold for $2 […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews battled a food truck fire in Edgewood on Friday evening. The blaze broke out at around 6:00 p.m. on July 11 in the 2700-block of Beckon Drive, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Units arrived to find a food truck engulfed in flames. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. Photo via JMVFC
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents during its annual “Operation Dry Water” campaign over the July 4 weekend. No boating fatalities were recorded during the holiday period, which ran from July 4 to July 6. NRP officers made nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI) […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—There’s a fresh new pickleball venue in White Marsh. Dill Dinkers Pickleball held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Among those in attendance for the event were Councilman David Marks, Delegate Nick Allen, Delegate Kim Ross, Councilman Patrick Young, and Liliana Norkaitis representing Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Representatives from the Chesapeake […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Summer Restaurant Week officially began on Friday, July 11, offering special deals and menu items at more than 45 participating establishments across the county. The culinary event will run through Sunday, July 20th. The initiative aims to highlight the diverse dining scene within Baltimore County, from Halethorpe to Phoenix and Middle River. “Restaurant Week is a great […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted two of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of two BCoFD members to the rank of Fire Captain. The following members have been promoted: FIRE CAPTAIN: Fire Lieutenant Katherine Coleman Fire Lieutenant Brian Woodley The promotions will become effective on July 26th. Photo via Atlantic Emergency Solutions