UPDATE: Eastern Avenue has been reopened. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Motorists are being asked to find an alternate route due to police activity in the Essex area. At just before 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, the Baltimore County Police Department said motorists were being asked to avoid Eastern Avenue between Route 702 and Old Eastern Avenue. No further details […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall High School graduate barely missed making the U.S. Olympic track & field team in Paris. Vince Ciaettei, who graduated in 2013, came in fourth place in the Men’s 1500m with a time of 3:31:78. Ciaettei posted to Instagram following the near miss: At every level of this sport, I’ve had the belief -sometimes completely unfounded- […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Commerce has announced that 11 companies will share $9 million in grants to help them expand and grow. The money comes from the Build Our Future Grant Pilot program, which is part of the Governor’s Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The grants range from $1 million to $2 million and will be used to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday night. Forecasters say hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible. Residents should stay weather-aware throughout the evening.
NOTTINGHAM, MD—98 Rock will be hosting a blood drive at White Marsh Mall in July. The Hardcore Blood Donor drive will take place at the mall on Wednesday, July and Thursday, July 11 from 1:00 t0 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All blood donors will receive a commemorative t-shirt, while supplies last, […]
UPDATE: Additional details regarding Stigal’s indictment have been released. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A reward of up to $10 million is being offered for a man who is wanted by the FBI in Maryland. Amin Timovich Stigal is wanted for his alleged involvement in criminal cyber activities targeting Ukrainian critical infrastructure between August 2021 and February 2022. During that time, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has received the Pro Patria Award for its support of employees who serve in the U.S. military’s National Guard and Reserve. The award was presented to Police Chief Robert O. McCullough and Officer Brian Eaton, who is an active Sergeant in the Maryland Army National Guard, at a luncheon event in Reisterstown on Saturday. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is planning on implementing new fees for residents starting on July 1, 2024. These new fees are part of an effort to modernize the way the department delivers programs and services. There will be no charges for Certified Recreation Council In-House Youth Programs. The new fees will apply to youth recreation […]