CARNEY, MD—After breaking his foot on the job, “Millionaire Mechanic” had good reason to believe things were going downhill – but that’s when he bought the lucky Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket that changed everything. “I love the work I do, so breaking my foot on the job hurt me in more ways than one,” he said while still sporting a […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will also be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Thursday and parking meters […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning, has awarded eight projects more than $9 million in tax credits—leveraging more than $180 million in additional investment. The projects are expected to create more than 600 jobs. “The Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit is one of the most […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious Monday afternoon crash in Edgewood. The crash was reported at just after 1:30 p.m. in the 800-block of Magnolia Road (21040)h. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company advises that, due to downed wires, Route 152 between Pulaski Highway and Windy Branch Way will be closer for an extended period. Motorists should use […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall Elementary School and the Perry Hall Improvement Association will celebrate the 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Perry Hall Elementary School (9021 Belair Road). Following performances by students, the community will light the tree that is located on the school’s Belair Road lawn. Food […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, and other officials on Monday announced plans to introduce the Secure All Firearms Effectively (SAFE) Act, which would require firearm retail establishments in Baltimore County to install responsible security measures to protect their inventory from potential burglaries. “We must do whatever we can to keep our communities safe, and that […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Maryland State Police responded to a minor, two-vehicle crash on Monday morning involving a van transporting nine prisoners. Seven of the prisoners were taken by ambulance to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. The other two prisoners were transported by ambulance to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. All nine prisoners remain under police watch. The two correctional officers […]
The following is a letter to the editor from Councilman David Marks… This year began with a Public Safety Town Hall meeting at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church that attracted more than 400 people—and it ends with, I think, some measurable accomplishments that have made our neighborhoods and businesses safer. White Marsh Mall Youth Escort Policy Working with Councilwoman Bevins and […]