WHITE MARSH, MD—A popular local bookstore will soon be getting a facelift. Barnes & Noble, one of the original tenants to open at THE AVENUE at White Marsh, will be remodeling to provide the community with their newest concept store. Work is slated to begin in early September, and will require a temporary closure to complete construction. The store will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—More storms are expected to sweep through the Baltimore area on Friday and the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the entire region. The watch will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday for most of central Maryland. Forecasters say localized heavy rainfall may cause rapid rises in creeks and streams, as […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Nottingham man has been sentenced to prison for production of child pornography involving an underage female patient who was unconscious at the time. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Donald Benson, 42, of Nottingham, to 18 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for production of child pornography. Judge Blake also ordered that, […]
SMITH ISLAND, MD—A waterspout ran aground during Thursday evening’s severe storms in Maryland, injuring at least one person. Video shared on social media shows the waterspout moving along the water on Smith Island, then continuing onto land, causing significant damage, according to Governor Larry Hogan. “Somerset County is reporting that a waterspout landed onshore, causing significant damage on Smith Island,” […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ officials are encouraging eligible youth to apply for a program designed to assist students from low-income families in preparing for careers and removing academic barriers. Students who enroll in the CareerLINK program will receive individualized support aligned with their interests, needs, and goals, and will participate in workshops related to financial planning, career readiness, and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week joined federal officials at Tradepoint Atlantic to announce the awarding of a $22.9 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant for the Maryland Department of Labor to implement a new apprenticeship model to support the region’s growing offshore wind industry. Maryland’s project is one of 32 chosen nationwide out of more than 500 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says a series of active weather days loom ahead in the Baltimore area. Thursday brings hot and humid conditions with heat indices in the 100-105 degree range. A few strong to severe storms and isolated flooding are possible by Thursday afternoon. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. on Thursday evening. On Friday […]
TOWSON, MD—Authorities are investigating a Wednesday night shooting near Towson that left an 8-year-old girl dead. At just before 9:30 p.m. on August 3, officers responded to the 6300-block of Sherwood Road in Idlewylde (21239) for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered an 8-year-old shooting victim in the basement of the home who had been critically injured. Medics […]