Man reported missing from Parkville health center

UPDATE: Andre Volkman has been found safe. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Police are searching for a man who has been reported missing from the Parkville area. Andre Volkman, 55, was last seen at Genesis Health Center on Emge Road (21234). He was last seen at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday wearing blue sweatpants. Authorities say Volkman has cognitive function […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Saturday morning for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers all of Baltimore County and Baltimore City. Visibility may be reduced to one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Hazardous driving conditions are possible due to low visibility. Motorists should slow down, use their headlights, and leave plenty […]

Robbery reported at Essex high school, Perry Hall home burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this week. At just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, two known juveniles cornered another juvenile near the locker rooms at Kenwood High School, located in the 500-block of Stemmers Run Road in Essex (21221).  The two suspects stole cash from the victim.  Both suspects were later arrested. At […]

Gov. Hogan announces funding for research positions at 4 universities

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce, Loyola University Maryland, the University of Maryland, College Park; the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Washington College have endowed a total of more than $10.6 million in new research professorships and positions. The endowments were made through the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund, a state program created […]

13-year-old boy reported missing from Joppa

UPDATE: Justin has been located safe & unharmed. Original story below… —— JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing boy. Justin Navin Hardath, 13, of Joppa, was last seen on Thursday evening at around 5:45 p.m. at his residence in Haverhill Road. Justin is 5’5” tall and weighs 145 pounds. He has […]

Governor Hogan recognizes project to reduce pollution From Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant, advance Chesapeake Bay restoration

ANNAPOLIS,MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday recognized the completion of a project to significantly reduce water pollution from one of the state’s largest wastewater treatment plants. Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles joined Baltimore City officials at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant to celebrate this achievement on Thursday morning. The completion of Enhanced Nutrient Removal facilities will bring the largest reductions of […]

World Health Organization declares global health emergency over coronavirus

BALTIMORE, MD—The World Health Organization on Thursday declared a global health emergency as the coronavirus (2019nCoV) continues to spread. At least 170 people have died and more than 8,100 cases have been confirmed in mainland China, as the virus spreads globally. There are now 98 cases of 2019nCoV in 18 countries outside of China, including 8 cases of human-to-human transmission […]

Governor Hogan appoints two to Maryland General Assembly

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that he has appointed Delegate Shelly L. Hettleman to the Maryland Senate and Sheila S. Ruth to the Maryland House of Delegates. The governor appointed Delegate Hettleman and Ruth following the recommendations of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee. “I am confident that Delegate Hettleman and Ms. Ruth will continue to represent the […]