Two injured in Rosedale crash

ROSEDALE, MD—Two people were injured in a crash in Rosedale on Thursday evening. The accident was reported at around 6:30 p.m. in the area of Philadelphia Road at Campbell Boulevard (21237). Two vehicles were involved in the crash. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that two people from one of the vehicles were transported to a nearby hospital. There […]

Wintry mix may affect Wednesday morning commute

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore area may see all four seasons within the span of a single week. After setting record high temperatures in the upper 70s on Monday, another winter blast (or two) is expected this week. Forecasters say a dusting of snow is possible in some areas on Wednesday morning. While there won’t be much accumulation, travel may briefly be […]

Parachuting Joro spiders expected to spread throughout East Coast [VIDEO]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—An invasive species of spider that has spread throughout the Southeast in recent years may soon take aim at the entire East Coast, according to a new study. The Joro spider first appeared in Georgia around 2013 and new research from the University of Georgia suggests the invasive arachnids could spread through most of the Eastern Seaboard. Joros don’t […]

Middle River lottery winner of Ukrainian heritage plans to help his homeland with $50,000 prize

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Maryland Lottery player of Ukrainian heritage plans to send some of the $50,000 prize he claimed on March 4 to help people in his homeland. The Middle River resident bought a Power 5s instant ticket at Baker’s Tavern, 2233 Old Eastern Avenue in Middle River, and scratched to reveal the numeral 5 next to 10 places showing […]

Olszewski introduces bill to resolve public nuisances, enhance public safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced plans to introduce the Abatement of Public Nuisances Act, a proposal to amend and update Baltimore County’s longstanding “padlock law,” to authorize the Chief of Police to take action against properties with repeated public nuisance violations. “Enhancing public safety and security in Baltimore County is a top priority and we are […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford County and will be in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Storms may develop as a cold front passes through on Monday evening.  The primary threats will be marble-sized hail, wind gusts of up to […]

U.S. national average price of gasoline hits new all-time record high, sees largest ever 7-day spike

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline in the U.S. on Monday broke the existing record, rewriting the all-time high to Monday’s $4.104 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The previous all-time high was set back in 2008 at $4.103 per gallon, just ahead of the U.S. Great Recession and housing crisis. The national average price of diesel is also nearing […]