Maryland receives grants to combat addiction, support mental health programs for juveniles, support safety of law enforcement officers

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur on Monday announced a series of grants that would be awarded to various Maryland institutions. Over $2.9 million in Department of Justice grants will help fight drug abuse and addiction in Maryland, over $622,000 will be awarded to the Maryland Office of the Public Defender to support juvenile justice initiatives to reduce crime and […]

Baltimore County Code Enforcement Work Group releases recommendations

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Code Enforcement Work Group on Monday issued their report which includes recommendations to improve the County’s program in order to better serve County residents. “Residents deserve a strong quality of life in our neighborhoods, and code enforcement is an important way we can strengthen that quality of life,” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said. “We consistently hear […]

White Marsh 7-Eleven sells winning $20,200 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

WHITE MARSH, MD—Scratch-off games generated the biggest Maryland Lottery prizes in the week ending Oct. 18, with tickets worth $50,000 sold in Oxon Hill and Towson, and three tickets worth $20,200, including one that was sold in White Marsh. Officials say the 7-Eleven located at 8601 Honeygo Boulevard sold a winning $20,000 2020 Cash scratch-off. The Maryland Lottery Claims Center […]

Governor Hogan announces Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced a new $10 million initiative to provide critical support to thousands of Maryland farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program will offer direct assistance to contract poultry growers and a bonus payment to any farm operation that received funding through the first round of the federal Coronavirus Food […]

Police searching for missing Towson man

UPDATE: Mark Pickett has been found. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Towson man. Mark Pickett, 23, left the Glendale Road area on foot at 9 a.m. on Sunday without any cash, phone, or cards. Pickett is 5’9″, weighs 145 pounds, and is wearing a blue t-shirt, blue track pants, and a […]

WMVFC, LGVFC, Overlea, Carney, Perry Hall Food Trucks weekly schedule for 10/19–10/25 announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The weekly lineups for Perry Hall Food Trucks, White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company’s Food Truck Tuesday, Long Green Volunteer Fire Company’s Food Truck Wednesdays, Overlea Community Association Food Trucks, and St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Food Truck Fridays have been announced (NOTE: the Parkville Food Trucks events have wrapped up for the season). Perry Hall Food Trucks This week’s […]

Nottingham election worker fired upon while putting up signs in Kingville

UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been identified and charged. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating after shots were fired at an election worker from Nottingham while he was putting up signs in the Kingsville area. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while Bradley Lang and his father, Neal Houk, were driving in the area of Mount […]