House fire reported in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Overlea area on Sunday morning. The fire was reported at around 6:30 a.m. in the 7200-block of Belair Road (21206). Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from the dwelling. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers all of central Maryland and will be in effect until midnight on Saturday night. Forecasters say visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less due to dense fog. Hazardous driving conditions are likely. Motorists should slow down and leave plenty […]

Robbery reported at Perry Hall bank

UPDATE: Per Councilman David Marks, the suspect is described as a 5’8″ black male wearing a face mask who was last seen fleeing on foot. A weapon was implied. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 410-887-5000. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Police are on the scene of a Friday morning bank robbery in […]

Maryland Department of Health begins to offer oral COVID-19 antiviral medications statewide

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday announced that it is working with congregate care facilities, local health clinics, physicians, and pharmacies statewide to distribute the newly authorized antiviral medicines: Paxlovid and Molnupiravir. These prescription pill regimens are the first oral antiviral treatments given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults who test […]

BCPS to resume in-person learning on January 3, Councilman Marks applauds decision

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will resume in-person learning on January 3, Superintendent Darryl Williams announced on Thursday. With cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant rising across the state, the Maryland State Department of Education had, this week, urged schools to resume in-person learning after the holiday break and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks issued a statement echoing this sentiment. “With […]

Water main repairs leave several White Marsh neighborhoods without water

WHITE MARSH, MD—Many White Marsh neighborhoods are without water on Thursday due to water main repairs. The Department of Public Works reports that repairs are being made to a 16-inch water main. Repairs began at 9 a.m. in the area of Ebenezer Road at Bird River Road. The following neighborhoods are without service, according to Councilwoman Cathy Bevins… Ebenezer Road […]