Baltimore County Police Department announces promotion of 24 members

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday announced the promotion of 24 sworn members who bring decades of service, experience, and knowledge to their positions. “These qualified leaders will ensure we maintain the highest level of service to our communities,” said Chief Robert O. McCullough. Among the members to be promoted at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the […]

Maryland Car Rally Task Force busts 7 illegal rally events throughout state

BALTIMORE, MD—Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division, and allied police agencies disrupted seven unlawful exhibition driving events throughout multiple Maryland counties, including Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore County, on Saturday night. Police responded to several locations where up to 200 participants gathered in parking lots […]

Lucky U.S. Postal Service worker eyes retirement after $1 million lottery win

HARWOOD, MD—A mailman who has consistently played Maryland Lottery games is one step closer to retirement after taking home a $1 million top prize. The Washington, D.C. resident, who frequently travels to Maryland to play the lottery, recently won a $1 million top prize on a Millionaire’s Club scratch-off, the Maryland Lottery said in a news release. The scratch-off enthusiast […]

Baltimore County announces recipients of 2024 Community Heroes Awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the 2024 awardees of Baltimore County’s Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “The dedicated community stakeholders who invest their time and energy to advocate for their neighborhoods and neighbors exemplify the leadership and passion that makes Baltimore […]

State Highway Administration to host informational workshop on pedestrian safety initiatives along Eastern Boulevard

ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop next month to discuss pedestrian access and safety in northeastern Baltimore County. The workshop will take place 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and will provide information on proposals to improve pedestrian access and safety along MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) between MD […]

Poll: 84% of Marylanders support ICE partnership

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The September Gonzales poll showed that 84% of Marylanders want local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE, with a record of 69% strongly supporting it. In this same poll, 64% of respondents support the job Wes Moore is doing as Governor. “Marylanders clearly want change in Maryland’s ICE policies,” said Delegate Matt Morgan of St. Mary’s County. “Every demographic […]

Community walk to be held for Rodgers Forge shooting victim, GoFundMe established

UPDATE 4: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 3: A teen suspect has been arrested and charged. UPDATE 2: Baltimore County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect in connection with this shooting. UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the community walk has been postponed to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, […]

Councilman Marks sponsors bipartisan bill to advance technical trade school in White Marsh

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has unanimously passed this legislation. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he is sponsoring legislation—endorsed by all seven Council members—that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road […]