Hobby Lobby recalls white wood stools due to fall, injury hazards

BALTIMORE, MD—Hobby Lobby has announced the recall of approximately 14,000 white wood stools sold at stores nationwide. The company says the stools can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards. The recall involves the White Wood Stool, which has a wooden brown curved seat, with squared-off legs that are painted white with a touch of distressing. The legs have […]

BCPS social studies educator Brianna Ross selected as Maryland’s 2021-22 Teacher of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Brianna Ross, a history teacher at Deer Park Middle Magnet School, has been named the 2021-2022 Maryland state Teacher of the Year. Each of the 24 Maryland school jurisdictions selects an outstanding teacher to compete for the award. Ross was one of eight finalists selected by the Maryland State Department of Education. “Team BCPS joins the entire state in […]

Governor Hogan announces plan to devote record surplus to major tax relief, rainy day fund [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced a five-point framework for how the State of Maryland will utilize the $2.5 billion surplus—the largest in state history—reported last week by the Bureau of Revenue Estimates. The framework builds on the governor’s record of fiscal discipline while prioritizing relief that advances the state’s recovery. “The entire mission of my administration has been […]

Police investigating road rage incident on I-695 in Carney, gas station robbed in Parkville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported over the past week. At 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, a driver on I-695 between Harford Road and Perring Parkway would not allow another driver to change lanes and get in front of him. The suspect then pointed a firearm out of the driver side window toward the victim. […]

Vehicle fire reported in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon vehicle fire in White Marsh. At just after 2:30 p.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company said that units were responding to the blaze in the area of Route 40 at Days Cove Road. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Baltimore County seeks public input on current state of open spaces, recreational opportunities

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is requesting input from residents to inform the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan. A new online survey asks residents to share their opinions about the current state of open spaces and recreational opportunities in the County and to identify areas for improvement. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to […]

Critical injuries reported in fire at Rosedale auto body shop

ROSEDALE, MD—One person suffered critical injuries in Wednesday’s two-alarm fire at a Rosedale auto body shop. At just before 4 p.m., crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department responded to the 7300-block of Philadelphia Road (21237) for a commercial building fire. First-arriving units reported heavy smoke and fire and quickly called for a second alarm. Firefighters were alerted to a […]