TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is requesting input from County residents to inform Baltimore County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The County has provided three ways for the public to offer feedback: A new online survey which asks residents to help the County identify streets or intersections where active transportation facility improvements are needed […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported over the past week. At 6:30 a.m. on Friday, October 8, an individual was robbed by a known, armed suspect in the 5700-block of Hilltop Road in Middle River (21220). The suspect was located and apprehended. Sometime between 2:30 and 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, an individual broke into […]
UPDATE 2: A federal judge has granted an injunction blocking the proposed redistricting plan. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Redistricting Commission’s proposed map is available online here. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—In materials submitted to the Baltimore County Redistricting Commission, the Baltimore County NAACP and the ACLU of Maryland have voiced concerns that the redistricting plan the Commission is potentially […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—About 10 years ago, Rajcoomar Harkie of Kingsville wrote down a series of lucky lottery numbers from each state as they were displayed during a TV show. Years went by and then, three weeks ago, he started playing those numbers on Powerball tickets. The delighted player watched combinations of those lucky numbers win small prizes again and again. “I […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Councilman David Marks on Tuesday celebrated the official start of service for the Towson Loop, Baltimore County’s first free public transit service. Long discussed as an innovative idea to reduce congestion in the Towson area and better help residents, students and visitors move around, Olszewski jumpstarted plans to bring a free circulator to […]
UPDATE 2: Both suspects have been convicted of first-degree murder. UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged two suspects in connection with this case. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a double murder that occurred in Rosedale on Monday night. At just after 9 p.m., officers responded to the 7400-block of Plainview Road (21237) to investigate a […]
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this job fair has been postponed. Original story below… —— TIMONIUM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will be holding a job fair later this month for retired professionals who are interested in working for the school system. BCPS seeks teachers (in all content areas), speech and language pathologists, school psychologists, school counselors, school nurses, substitute teachers, […]
UPDATE: Police say a father and son died in this double-shooting – details here. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are on the scene of a Monday night, double-fatal shooting in Rosedale. At around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Plainview Road (21237) for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found two people who had been […]