MDOT MVA offices to close in early December for Customer Connect upgrade

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration has announced that all branch offices, beginning at close of business on Thursday, December 2 through 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 6, will be closed as the agency deploys the final phase of its IT modernization project known as Customer Connect. The eStore, appointment scheduler, and 24-hour self-service kiosks also will […]

Baltimore County Police Department to increase patrols for holiday season, offer crime prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—With the holiday season right around the corner, the Baltimore County Police Department is preparing to roll out its holiday deployment. Across Baltimore County, the department has officers deployed to areas residents often frequent during the holiday season. While officers will be more visible at shopping centers and local malls, it is important for residents to take extra steps […]

Monkeypox confirmed in Maryland resident who traveled to Nigeria

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed a single case of monkeypox virus infection in a Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria. The individual presented with mild symptoms, is currently recovering in isolation, and is not hospitalized. MDH officials, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, say that no special precautions are recommended for […]

Crash on I-695 snarls traffic in Parkville

UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—A Tuesday afternoon crash on I-695 has snarled traffic in the Parkville area. The crash was reported at around 3:30 p.m. along the I-695 inner loop just prior to the Perring Parkway exit. Three of four lanes are closed along the inner loop prior to Perring Parkway. Motorists should […]

Baltimore man who bought winning $50,007 Powerball ticket in Nottingham claims prize

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The big winner has claimed his prize. A hectic morning led to an evening of celebration for a self-employed Baltimore resident, who saw his patience and persistence on November 8 rewarded after he won $50,007 in that night’s Powerball drawing. The winner said he allocates a small-dollar amount each week to play Maryland Lottery games. He’s won small prizes […]

Store robbed in Hillendale, assault reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 8 p.m. on Friday, November 12, two armed individuals entered into a store in the 8400-block of Oakleigh Road in Hillendale (21234) and stole several items, including cash from the registers, before fleeing on foot. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, […]

Baltimore County to host public meeting on Land Preservation, Recreation and Parks

TOWSON, MD—In the latest effort to gather community input on the County’s 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, November 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. During the meeting, community members will learn about the planning process and have the opportunity to speak about […]