Volunteer citizens sought to fill vacancy on Board of Education’s Ethics Review Panel

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County is seeking an interested volunteer citizen to fill a vacancy on its Ethics Review Panel. The Panel serves as an advisory body to the Board for purposes of interpreting its Ethics Code policies. The panel consists of five members appointed by the Board of Education. To be eligible for consideration for this […]

New traffic light to be activated in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—On Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m., the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will activate a new traffic signal at the intersection of Route 43 (White Marsh Boulevard) and Campbell Boulevard in Middle River (21220). The new signal will replace the existing flashing yellow beacon. MDOT SHA has placed portable message signs alerting motorists […]

Chapel Hill Elementary student emerges as winner of Peabody’s Young Artists Concerto Competition

TOWSON, MD —Taeyeon (Sophia) Park, a Grade 3 student at Chapel Hill Elementary, has earned first place in the Peabody Young Artist Concerto competition. As part of the Preparatory’s Concerto Competition Day, held on Nov. 17, the Young Artists Concerto Competition provides intermediate and advanced students, who are aged 14 and under, the opportunity to compete for a solo performance […]

Baltimore County reminds residents not to rake or blow yard materials into streets

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials are reminding residents that raking or blowing leaves and grass trimmings into the gutter or street is unsafe, potentially damaging to the Chesapeake Bay, and illegal. Leaves in the gutter can lead to fires and endanger children who might try to play in the leaves. Leaves and grass trimmings can also clog drains and, if the […]

BGE, Attorney General team up to warn customers of holiday scams

BALTIMORE, MD—With the holiday season quickly approaching, BGE is reminding customers to always be on alert for potential payment scams targeting utility customers. Scams occur throughout the year, but the company has seen an increase in scam reports during the holiday season. With holiday shopping and family gatherings planned, scammers are using the holiday season to trick utility customers into […]

Middle River woman to travel to West Coast with Ravens thanks to Maryland Lottery

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Two Maryland Lottery players have something extra to be thankful for this holiday season. Donna Price from Middle River and Dawn Trusty from Baltimore will kick off Thanksgiving week by traveling to the West Coast with the Baltimore Ravens. They both won the “Travel with the Team to Los Angeles” prize through the Maryland Lottery’s Ravens second-chance promotion. […]

Pair of water mains rupture in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A water main break in Middle River has left many residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that 8-inch and 6-inch water mains have ruptured in the unit block of Right Aileron Street (21220). Sixty customers are currently without of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

At least 13 injured in Middle River crash involving MTA bus

UPDATE: Authorities now confirm that 14 people have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Over a dozen people have been injured in a major Wednesday afternoon crash in Essex/Middle River. The crash was reported at just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Rossville Boulevard and Kelso Drive. The Baltimore […]