Baltimore County Public Schools recognized again for excellence in music education

TOWSON, MD—For the 19th consecutive year, Baltimore County Public Schools has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation. This national honor is an acknowledgement of the extraordinary commitment of the school district to providing all students with access to quality music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is conferred by The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated […]

Ebenezer Road shut down after dump truck takes out utility poles

UPDATE: Reports indicate that Ebenezer Road has been reopened. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Ebenezer Road has been shut down in the Middle River area after a dump truck struck several utility poles on Thursday morning. At around 7:30 a.m. on April 11, crews from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a crash involving a dump truck at Ebenezer […]

Owner of Maryland mental health services provider sentenced to three years for submitting false Medicaid claims

GREENBELT, MD—The owner of a Maryland mental health care services provider has been sentenced to three years in prison for submitting false claims to Medicaid for services that were never rendered. Julius Bakari, 46, of Silver Spring, owned and operated Holy Health Care Services, LLC. The company provided mental health services, including community support, to Medicaid beneficiaries. Between 2015 and […]

Eastern Shore man is Maryland’s newest lottery millionaire

SALISBURY, MD—A Dorchester County resident who has enjoyed playing scratch-offs for most of his adult life scored a life-changing win on THE GAME OF LIFE™, hitting for $1 million on the $20 instant ticket. “It was ticket number 1 on the roll,” the enthusiastic player said. He purchased the scratch-off while on a vehicle-shopping excursion to Salisbury. The Eastern Shore […]

Olszewski appoints new director of Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jonathan Sachs as director of the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. “Jonathan’s extensive leadership experience and track record of building strategic relationships with high-level stakeholders – coupled with his strong understanding and enthusiasm about Baltimore County’s incredible assets and wide range of economic opportunities – make him […]

Sports wagering contributes $4.8 million to State of Maryland during March

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,853,985 in contributions to the state from a handle of $536,730,427 during March 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $4.8 million contribution to the state last month was 8.6% less than the $5.3 million total in March 2023. The $536.7 million in […]

Victim identified in wrong way crash involving stolen vehicle on I-695

UPDATE: The body-worn police camera footage from this incident has been released. Original story below… WINDSOR MILL, MD—The victim in Monday’s wrong way crash involving a stolen vehicle on I-695 has been identified. At just after midnight on Monday April 8, 2024, Baltimore County Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the 1800-block of Belmont Avenue (21244). Officers attempted […]