Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week begins August 4th

Organizers of Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week are pleased to announce that the 14th bi-annual promotion begins on Friday, August 4. Sixty-two participating restaurants from across the county will feature special menus at discounted, fixed prices, offering one- to three-course brunch, lunch, and dinner specials ranging from $15 to $35. “Foodies and patrons alike look forward to Restaurant Week – […]

Work to result in temporary overnight closures of highway ramps in NE Baltimore

The roadwork continues this week in northeastern Baltimore County. The Maryland Transportation Authority says that the ramps from northbound Interstate 95 and southbound I-95 to I-695 East (Inner Loop) will be closed overnight. The detour will direct motorists to I-695 West (Outer Loop), to southbound US 1 (Exit 32A/Belair Road), to I-695 East (Inner Loop). The ramp from I-695 East […]

Fiery crash brings wires down in Fork

Crews are on the scene of a fiery, Friday night crash in the Fork area. At about 10:30 p.m., an accident was reported in the 12900 block of Harford Road. The crash brought power lines down which then ignited in the roadway. Crews from the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company and Fallston Volunteer Fire Company have responded to the scene. Hartford […]

Police investigating robbery, 2 burglaries

Police are investigating a robbery and two burglaries that were reported this week. At about 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, a man pointed a gun at two people in the 400 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex (21221) and demanded their money and cell phones. The suspect then fled the scene. Sometime between 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, […]

Source of loud booms in Seven Courts area of Perry Hall identified

A recent, local mystery has been solved. In recent weeks, Fifth District Councilman David Marks says that his office has been receiving complaints from residents in the northern Seven Courts area about loud booms late at night and early in the morning. The Baltimore County Police Department identified the source of the mysterious noises on Friday morning. Authorities say a […]

Water main break reported in Middle River

Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning water main break in Middle River. The Department of Public Works says that an 8-inch water main has ruptured at 6935 Gunder Avenue (21220). Approximately 50 customers and 2 fire hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.