BCPS announces location, schedule changes to fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, October 19

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced changes to its fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Oct. 19. Three locations have been removed from the list: David Avenue at Parkville Nazarene Daycare, Eagle Walk Road, and Brushfield Court, and North Point Road and Millers Island Boulevard. Times for meal distribution have been updated for Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School, Dunhill Village […]

Man electrocuted while working at county government office in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Officials say a man was electrocuted on Friday evening while working at a government facility in the Glen Arm area. The incident occurred at around 6:15 p.m. at the Baltimore County Property Management Office located in the 12200-block of Long Green Pike. Fire officials say the man was working to upgrade an electrical system at the facility when […]

Car crashes into utility pole, causes power outage in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—A serious, Friday night crash in Overlea left some residents without power. The crash occurred at around 10:15 p.m. in the area of Northern Parkway at Hilltop Avenue (21206). One vehicle overturned in the crash and took down a utility pole. Several nearby residents reported being without power shortly thereafter. There has been no word on any injuries. [Images […]

Maryland stadiums, outdoor venues allowed to reopen at 10% capacity

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Secretary of Health Robert Neall on Friday issued orders updating safe capacity limits for outdoor sporting and entertainment venues, while maintaining face covering requirements and strict public health protocols. “With our key health metrics low and stable, we are taking steps to allow more spectators, including fans of the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington […]

Maryland U.S. Attorney appoints District Election Officer to receive complaints, allegations of election fraud as part of DOJ’s Election Day Program

BALTIMORE, MD—United States Attorney Robert K. Hur on Friday announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Leo J. Wise will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election. AUSA Wise has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the District […]

Olszewski creates Solid Waste Work Group

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday signed an Executive Order to create the Solid Waste Work Group, which will examine the County’s current solid waste collection and disposal practices, and will make recommendations for implementing innovative industry practices and trash diversion strategies to reduce the overall volume of trash produced in Baltimore County. “Our residents expect and deserve […]

Governor Hogan: Maryland finishes in top ten for 2020 Census response

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that Maryland finished ninth in the nation for response to the 2020 Census. More than 2.2 million households were counted, representing a total of 99.9 percent of the state’s population. “Our administration is proud that even amid all of this year’s challenges, Marylanders stepped up with one of the country’s leading response rates […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations rise as mortality rates continue to drop

  NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state increased over the past week as statewide mortality rates continued to fall. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, October 16, 2020, there have been 134,329 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 3,013,107 […]