Construction set to begin on Harford Road, Joppa Road intersection improvements

CARNEY, MD—Construction work for water line and highway improvements at the Harford Road/Joppa Road intersection in Carney are set to begin in fall 2020, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. Officials say the project will be completed in four phases and will require a series of lane and shoulder closures. No detours are proposed. • Phase 1: Baltimore County […]

MDOT MVA offices to close October 12 for federal holiday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration will close all branch offices Monday, October 12, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. MDOT MVA offices will reopen Tuesday, October 13, by appointment only. MDOT MVA self-service VEIP kiosks, online services, and 24-hour kiosks will be available through the holiday. Customers are encouraged to check the MDOT MVA eStore […]

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur announces over $9 million in DOJ grants to protect children in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur on Friday announced awards of $9,380,000 in Department of Justice grants to support mentoring services for youth and to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and threats such as sex trafficking. The awards were made by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Office for Victims of Crime, part of the Justice […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations increase as mortality rates continue to drop

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state ticked higher 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 9, 2020, there have been 130,159 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 2,829,843 […]

Suspect, officer identified in connection with Rosedale shooting

ROSEDALE, MD—Police have identified the suspect and the officer involved in Thursday’s shooting in Rosedale. A warrant has been issued for Michael Fink, 36, of the 7200-block of Holabird Avenue (21222), who has been been charged with one count of second-degree assault on a warrant. He is currently in Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in stable condition. Police recovered two […]

Annual Baltimore County Fire Service memorial set for October 11

TOWSON, MD—A memorial service honoring 59 members of the Baltimore County Fire Service who have died over the past year will be held Sunday, October 11 at Towson United Methodist Church, 501 Hampton Lane. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. The service will be broadcast live on Towson UMC’s YouTube channel and also at www.towsonchurch.org. Due to restrictions related to […]

FOP President credits Councilman Marks for work on police legislation

PERRY HALL, MD—Dave Rose, President of the Baltimore County Fraternal Order Of Lodge #4, issued a statement on Friday thanking Councilman David Marks for his work on recently-passed legislation. “Councilman Marks was the deciding vote to block a bill that would have negatively impacted police,” Rose commented. “He then worked with our organization and all stakeholders on much better legislation. […]

Assault reported in Perry Hall

UPDATE: Police tell NottinghamMD, that at just before 8:00 a.m., officers responded to the 4100-block of Cliffvale Road for a report of a disturbance. The preliminary investigation revealed that two men, who are familiar with each other, got into an argument which led to a fight. The incident is now being investigated as an assault. Original story below… ——— PERRY […]