36-year-old Rosedale man killed in I-695 crash

ROSEDALE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday afternoon on the inner loop of I-695 in Baltimore County. At just before 4:30 p.m. on April 20, troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on the beltway’s inner loop prior to the Jones Falls Expressway. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2023 GMC Savana was traveling […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces community events in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024

TOWSON, MD—Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Through NCVRW, the Baltimore County Police Department will honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services. […]

House explosion reported in Essex

UPDATE 2: The location has been updated to Crafton Road (21221) and a suspect has been charged with arson. UPDATE: The explosion has left one person injured.  The cause remains under investigation. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house explosion in Essex. At just after 11 p.m. on Saturday night, units responded to the unit […]

Maryland sees strong increase in health care employment in March, overall unemployment rate creeps higher

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland experienced strong growth in health care employment in March, with the state at nearly double the national rate for addition of jobs in that sector overall in 2024, according to monthly state jobs data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) this week. The state gained 1,600 health care jobs in March, which […]

Governor Moore announces Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program to provide temporary cash assistance for eligible workers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced the start of the Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program, which will provide temporary cash assistance to eligible workers who have lost income and work hours due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million program, established through executive order and authorized by the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) […]