County Council passes Councilman Marks’ bill to protect forest cover, ban panhandle lots in Honeygo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks this week announced the passage of sweeping legislation (Bill 11-23) to improve building standards in Honeygo, the development district in northeastern Perry Hall. At its meeting on April 3th, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation that creates among the toughest forest conservation standards in Baltimore County that area. The legislation also bans panhandle lots […]

Maryland Department of Labor announces request for proposals for entrepreneurship training for justice-impacted individuals

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor this week announced that the department is now accepting proposals to help organizations provide entrepreneurship development opportunities for current and formerly incarcerated individuals. The opportunities will be provided through a combination of nationally-recognized training and direct access to business financing. Proposals will be due on Friday, July 17, 2023, and awards will be made […]

Overturned truck snarls traffic in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving an overturned truck in Joppa. The crash was reported at around 3 p.m. on April 4, 2023 in the 2500-block of Mountain Road, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should expect delays in the area. Photo via JMVFC

Joppa man buys Keno ticket in Kingsville, wins $30K

KINGSVILLE, MD—Lottery fan Kyle McCauley of Joppa is a weekend warrior whose favorite game is Keno. He just had his most productive Maryland Lottery Sunday yet, having won a $30,048 prize. The 33-year-old enjoys playing Keno with a family member at Horseshoe Pub located at 12627 Belair Road in Kingsville. Kyle may occasionally play Racetrax, but he’s put most of […]

Baltimore County Commission for Women seeking nominees for 41st annual Women of the Year Awards

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission for Women is seeking nominations for its 41st annual Women of the Year Awards to honor women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Nominations are open until May 1, 2023. Each year the Baltimore County Commission for Women accepts nominations for “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of the Year” and “Woman Making a […]

Armed robbery reported in Rosedale, shed burglarized in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed robbery and several assaults and burglaries that were reported over the past week. At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, an individual was assaulted and suffered minor injuries in the 8800-block of Trimble Way in Rosedale (21237). Sometime between 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, someone […]

Baltimore County police officer pleads guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for firearms training certifications

BALTIMORE, MD—An officer with the Baltimore County Police Department has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes. William R. Johnson Jr., 33, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty this week to a federal charge of honest services wire fraud, for seeking and accepting bribes and kickbacks, totaling at least $16,804, to falsely certify that applicants for Maryland handgun qualifying licenses (HQL) and wear and […]