Middle River man arrested on drug, weapons charges following traffic stop, pursuit in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police have arrested a 28-year-old Middle River man on weapons and drug distribution charges stemming from an August 20 traffic stop in White Marsh. MDTA Police Officers took the man into custody Thursday, September 2, with assistance from the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, and were assisted by the Baltimore County Police Department during […]

NWS confirms EF-2 tornado hit Annapolis, EF-0 tornado hit Edgemere

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Wednesday. The powerful storms touched down as Tropical Depression Ida swept through Maryland. Officials say an EF-2 tornado hit the Annapolis area on Wednesday. The twister packed 125 mph winds and was on the ground from 2:00 p.m. to 2:23 p.m. EDT. It had a […]

KŌNŌKŌ Jamaican restaurant coming soon to The Avenue at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—A new Jamaican restaurant will soon be coming to White Marsh. Local, award-winning restaurant Island Spice Group will open their second restaurant concept, KŌNŌKŌ, at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. KŌNŌKŌ’s name is derived from the majestic waterfalls located in St. Ann, Jamaica. In honor of their mission to provide guests with authentic Jamaican cuisine that skillfully integrates […]

Parkville High School social studies department chair named one of 10 finalists for 2021 National History Teacher of the Year

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville High School educator has been has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2021 National History Teacher of the Year. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History selected the finalists—including Adam Laye, the school’s social studies department chair—from among the National History Teacher of the Year winners from all 50 states, U.S. Department of Defense […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to hold job fair next week

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will hold an in-person job fair next week for qualified professionals seeking to join its team. The event will take place 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. The school system is seeking art, elementary, English, French, math, music, science, Spanish, physical education, special […]

Baltimore County government offices, MVA & VEIP stations to be closed on Labor Day

TOWSON, MD—Several local government offices and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. Baltimore County Government Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 testing sites will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library […]