Crews to improve pavement on roads in Baltimore County, Harford County next week

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will improve highway safety by treating sections of asphalt pavement on several roads in Baltimore County and Harford County next week.  Officials say the work should be complete by the end of the month, weather permitting. Beginning on Sunday night, September 22, crews will travel to selected locations and use slow-moving, specialized heavy equipment […]

Arrest made after Kenwood High School student assaulted off-campus in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged a 16-year-old suspect in connection with an assault that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 2 p.m., on September 18, authorities were notified that a Kenwood High School student had been assaulted off-campus in the 500-block of Stemmers Run Road (21221). Medics transported the injured juvenile to an […]

Ertel, Marks announce new pedestrian crosswalk in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel and Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced the upcoming construction of a pedestrian crosswalk in Middle River. The crosswalk will be built later this fall on Compass Road at Radial Court and cost approximately $15,000. “This crosswalk should significantly help as students walk to and from places like Middle River Middle and Victory […]

Vacant White Marsh property bulldozed following fire

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that the derelict home that burned on August 5th on Carrington Drive has been bulldozed and the remains cleared from the site. The long-neglected home was on the demolition list when it went up in flames, sparking a blaze that took several hours for firefighters to extinguish. Councilman Marks has aggressively […]

Maryland increases procurement goal for Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program participants

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the state is increasing the goal for veteran-owned small businesses receiving state contracts from 1% to 3%. The change is effective immediately and is part of an effort to diversify Maryland’s contracting landscape and support veteran-owned businesses. “The military teaches you not just how to serve, but also how to lead. […]

Moody’s upgrades Maryland DOT bonds to AAA

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Transportation Bonds received an upgrade from Moody’s to its top triple-A rating, according to a press release issued on Wednesday. The rating upgrade places Maryland DOT’s debt at the same credit rating as the state’s general obligation debt. Moody’s said the change reflects the state’s strong involvement in and oversight of Maryland DOT’s […]

Tikka Shack coming soon to Shoppes at Nottingham Square

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new Indian restaurant will soon be coming to Nottingham. Tikka Shack Indian Grub will be opening in the Shoppes at Nottingham Square. “Tikka Shack serves up the best in Indian cuisine, while slinging samosas in a friendly, casual atmosphere,” reads the Tikka Shack website. “Both the dining environment and the menu have been carefully curated to captivate our […]