NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to rise along with the overall positivity rate over the past week. Mortality rates continued to decline during the same time period. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, November 20, 2020, there have been 177,086 cases of novel coronavirus […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just after 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, an individual approached the victim’s vehicle in the 6300-block of Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale (21237) and demanded his property while holding an unknown object to his head. The suspect then fled from the scene. At just after 6:15 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 10,200 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 7.8% in October. In the last six months, Maryland has gained a total of 206,300 jobs, with 220,900 jobs gained in the private sector. The […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Construction has begun on improvements to a major intersection in White Marsh. Councilman David Marks reported on Thursday that work was under way at the Honeygo Boulevard/White Marsh Boulevard interchange. Construction will not occur during peak periods, but that likely means it will take longer to finish the needed work. “This is a major bottleneck and an upgrade […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools announced on Thursday that a person involved in the meal distribution program at Castle Drive and Holly Lane (21212) and on Solar Circle (21234) has recently tested positive for COVID-19. Meal distribution from the two sites will continue uninterrupted. Everyone who had close contact with this individual has been identified, notified, and will remain away […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning house fire in Perry Hall/Nottingham. The fire was reported at just before 9:30 a.m. in the 9000-block of Kilbride Road (21236). Upon arrival, units from the Baltimore County Fire Department found a small kitchen fire in the home which was quickly extinguished. One unconscious victim was rescued from the scene […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The outdoor ice rink at The Avenue at White Marsh has opened for the winter season. This year, tickets must be purchased online at https://whitemarshiceskating.com. Hours of operation are as follows: Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm Monday: Noon – 10 pm Tuesday: Noon – 10 pm Wednesday: Noon – 10 pm Thursday: Noon – 10 pm Friday: […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services will alter its meal distribution schedule for the week of Nov. 23 – 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. On Monday, Nov. 23, three days’ worth of free meals will be distributed to students at more than 300 locations around the county. Meals will not be distributed on […]