NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating several burglaries and assaults that occurred in the northeast part of the county over a three-day period, according to the department’s latest crime blotter. On Aug. 31, a second-degree burglary was reported in the 8600 block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale at approximately 12:30 a.m. The suspect stole various items before fleeing. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council has approved updates to the county’s voluntary security camera registration program (PDF), which aims to help police more quickly locate potential video evidence of crimes. The revised program, approved by officials on Tuesday, makes it easier for residents and businesses to register their security cameras with the Baltimore County Police Department. The initiative was championed […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is bringing back Sunday hours at seven of its branches, beginning Sept. 7, the library announced this week. The branches will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays through the weekend before Memorial Day. The locations were chosen based on pre-pandemic usage, space, and access to resources like computers. The seven branches with […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Powerball ticket sold in Baltimore County made one player a millionaire in Wednesday’s drawing, as the game’s jackpot swelled to an estimated $1.7 billion for the next drawing, according to the Maryland Lottery. The ticket, sold at the Slade BP Gas Station at 524 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball, […]
ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting a free Waterfront Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Rocky Point Park and Beach in Essex. The festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will celebrate the county’s waterfront history and culture. The event will feature live music, food trucks, kayaking and other games and activities. Rocky […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says scattered storms are expected throughout Maryland on Thursday. The day will start out mostly sunny with gusty southerly winds providing warmer air. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will move across the area on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. A few severe thunderstorms with locally damaging winds are possible.
BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by 5 Star Car Title Loans reveals that Maryland has one of the highest vehicle theft rates in the nation, driven by a staggering 184% increase in thefts between 2022 and 2023. The analysis, which examined FBI crime data from 2022 to 2024, ranked Maryland second in the U.S. for auto theft risk. While the state […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A major section of the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) will close on Saturday to accommodate the Maryland Cycling Classic, an event that is expected to create heavy traffic and delays across downtown Baltimore. The southbound lanes of the Jones Falls Expressway will be closed at the Maryland Avenue exit from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. […]