Department of Aging releases Age-Friendly Baltimore County action plan

TOWSON, MD—Officials have finalized and released their action plan for the county’s new Age-Friendly Baltimore County initiative. “We believe Baltimore County can set the standard as a place where all residents feel welcome and can take comfort in knowing their needs are being met,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “Our Age-Friendly Action Plan will serve as a roadmap for […]

MedStar Health expands, extends lease in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Kenwood Corporate Drive Investors, LLC, an affiliate of Kenwood Management Company, on Thursday announced that MedStar Health has expanded and extended its lease in Tyler Ridge at 8013 and 8019 Corporate Drive. MedStar now leases nearly 36,000 square feet at the project and has committed to remain there until early 2026. Kenwood owns 120,566 square feet of single-story […]

‘Potentially hazardous,’ massive asteroid 4660 Nereus to pass by Earth this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A massive asteroid will pass by Earth this weekend, and NASA has categorized it as “potentially hazardous.” The Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid, named 4660 Nereus, is 1,082 feet long/tall and will break into Earth’s orbit traveling at 14,700 MPH on Saturday, December 11, according to Space.com. The asteroid is expected to skim past Earth without making impact, thankfully, but categorizes […]

Baltimore County Public Library branches to distribute free COVID-19 test kits this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will be distributing free COVID-19 tests kits this weekend. The test kits will be available at all branches beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 11th. The kits are free of charge and will be limited to one per person. Officials say inventory is limited and will be distributed while supplies last. A list […]

Student injured, classroom damaged after car crashes into Pine Grove Middle School

CARNEY, MD—Authorities remain on the scene after a vehicle crashed into Pine Grove Middle School on Thursday morning. At just before 8:45 a.m., a car struck and broke through the wall of a classroom at the Carney-area school. All students and staff were immediately evacuated and the fire department and medical personnel responded. Baltimore County Public Schools officials say one […]

Overnight fire reported at Oak Crest in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a fire overnight at Oak Crest Village. At just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, the Providence Volunteer Fire Company responded to a building fire at the Carney retirement home. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke on the first floor of the building and determined that a faulty HVAC unit. The fire was extinguished, smoke was cleared from […]

Vehicle crashes into Pine Grove Middle School, building being evacuated

UPDATE 2: BCPS officials say one student was injured after a vehicle crashed through the wall of a classroom at the school. UPDATE: Students are being allowed to return to the building. Authorities continue to investigate the crash. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Police are responding after a vehicle struck a Carney school on Thursday morning. At around 9 a.m., […]