BGE to hold virtual meeting on transmission upgrade project to affect northeastern Baltimore County, southern Harford County

UPDATE: The next public meeting will be held in Perry Hall in May. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—BGE will hold a virtual meeting in April to discuss a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is […]

Governor Moore announces initial $60 million request to federal government for Francis Scott Key Bridge response

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the Maryland Department of Transportation has requested an initial emergency relief funding of $60 million from the federal government to pay for initial mobilization, operations, and debris recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “President Biden and all our federal partners have given Maryland tremendous support as we […]

Baltimore Police Department to launch city-wide traffic enforcement initiative

BALTIMORE, MD—Heading into Baltimore City?  Be advised that the Baltimore Police Department’s new city-wide traffic enforcement initiative will be in effect from March 29 through August 16, 2024. In response to numerous complaints about speeding and running red lights and stop signs, and in an effort to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities, officers will be issuing citations to drivers who […]

Councilman Marks: SHA to make safety improvements at MD 43, Honeygo Boulevard intersection

WHITE MARSH, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday advised that the Maryland State Highway Administration would be making safety improvements at the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) and Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh. The busy intersection has been a hotspot for accidents in recent months and residents have complained that the lane indicators can be confusing. The State Highway […]

Baltimore County woman wins $50K after buying scratch-off ticket in Bel Air

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County woman has won $50,000 after buying a scratch-off ticket in Bel Air. “My mind just went blank,” the woman told Maryland Lottery officials when asked about her discovery of a $50,000 top prize on a scratch-off named $ (dollar sign). “The only words I could form were, ‘No way, this can’t be true.’” This remarkable moment […]

Traffic modifications announced for Orioles opening day home game

BALTIMORE, MD—Heading to Opening Day? The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced several traffic and parking modifications that will be implemented for Thursday’s opening day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Motorists should be advised that all parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations will be strictly enforced in the vicinity of the stadium. Patrons who do not […]

Maryland man gets 6 years for $151K bank fraud scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme that obtained more than $151,000 from victims while using fake identities and personal information. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland, Archie Arnold Paul, also known as “Carter Hill” and “Zion Davis,” 31, of Laurel, orchestrated the scheme and […]