Baltimore County officials continue effort to identify lead service lines in water system

TOWSON, MD—In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of Baltimore County communities, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) will be sending out Service Line Material Notification letters to residential, commercial, and industrial customers whose properties have water service lines constructed of, or possibly constructed of, lead. The notification letters, which are expected to reach affected customers via […]

Chapel Hill Elementary among four 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools in Maryland

UPDATE: This article has been updated to include a quote from Chapel Hill Elementary School principal, Nancy Hill and from Councilman David Marks. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona named four Maryland public schools from Baltimore County, Howard County, and Montgomery County as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. This year’s Maryland Blue Ribbon schools […]

Ten Harford County schools on modified lockdown due to police investigation

UPDATE: Some after-school activities have also been cancelled. Parents should check with their child’s school for details. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Ten Harford County schools have been placed on a modified lockdown due to an ongoing police investigation in the area, officials say. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly searching for a person in crisis in the area, […]

Nottingham correctional officer buys winning $100,000 scratch-off in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham man is $100,000 richer after changing his Maryland Lottery routine. Playing mostly Keno every once in a while, he decided to switch things up with a scratch-off and landed a $100,000 top-prize winning $100,000 Ca$h instant ticket. The Baltimore County resident bought two scratch-offs during a lucky visit to Golden Ring Liquors located at 8651 Philadelphia Road […]

Police dismantle northeast Baltimore drug ring

BALTIMORE, MD—A drug trafficking organization that operated in the Belair-Parkside neighborhood is now facing federal charges with 10 accused members indicted, the State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, September 23, 2024. The organization, described as “4200”, was investigated by the Baltimore Police Department’s Group Violence Enforcement Team, as part of the City’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy, in the 4200-block of […]

CCBC Essex Wellness and Athletics Center gets $16.8 million makeover

ROSEDALE, MD—After 50 years serving the CCBC Essex community, the Wellness and Athletics Center recently received a well-deserved $16.8 million makeover. “The Essex Wellness and Athletic Center renovation has created a stunning space for our students, faculty, staff and teams that instills CCBC and Knight pride immediately upon entry into the facility,” said Melissa Miller, director of College Athletics. “The […]