Maryland State Police warn of new ‘spoofing’ telephone scam

BALTIMORE, MD—Authorities are warning the public about a recent telephone scam in which the caller cloned, or “spoofed,” a Maryland State Police telephone number in an attempt to make the victim into believe they were the target of a criminal investigation. A complainant told Maryland State Police on Wednesday that she had received a call in which her caller ID […]

New state-of-the-art Xfinity Store by Comcast to open on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—A new state-of-the-art Xfinity Store by Comcast will soon be opening at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Xfinity Stores by Comcast are stocked with their full product lineup, including Xfinity Mobile, so customers can try their services firsthand. Representatives at this new location will also be available to help with a variety of tasks, including: Paying your bill. […]

Nottingham-area 2020 National Night Out events announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The 37th annual National Night Out was pushed back to Tuesday, October 6 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event celebrates the partnerships that are strengthened as police and citizens unite in neighborhoods. Community engagement has been especially challenging in 2020. This annual community-building campaign is an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive […]

Police searching for Rosedale man who abducted toddler on Taylor Avenue

UPDATE: Police say the one-year-old boy has been found.  Police are still searching for the adult suspect. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Authorities are searching for an abducted child and suspect on Wednesday morning. Police say that, at 9 a.m., one-year-old Aiden Bently was taken from the 3800-block of Taylor Avenue (21236). Bently is wearing gray pants and a onsie, […]

Consultant releases recommendations for Baltimore County Public Schools high school construction

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools have released the recommendations from the first phase of the Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS). MYIPAS is a 10-year capital planning process that will identify and prioritize needed improvements to Baltimore County’s school infrastructure. The first phase focused on high schools. The second phase, focusing on all remaining schools, centers, […]

Westbound Route 40 shut down due to crash

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday evening crash along Pulaski Highway. The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that westbound Route has been shut down between Martin Boulevard and Roseville Boulevard. A car and two trucks were involved in the crash. Injuries have been reported. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Governor Hogan: COVID-19 ‘the biggest fiscal challenge we have ever faced’

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued the following statement after a meeting of the Board of Revenue Estimates: “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented fiscal crisis for state and local governments nationwide, which according to Moody’s Analytics will face $500 billion in shortfalls over the next two fiscal years, with more than 4 million jobs at stake. “Today’s […]