NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, a vehicle theft, and three burglaries that were reported over the past week. At 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, an individual attempted to enter a residence in the unit block of Maidstone Court in Rosedale (21237). Sometime between 6 p.m. on Monday, October 16 and noon on Tuesday, October 17, an individual […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The only explanation a retired Overlea man has for his recent moment of good fortune is “triple zeros.” The daily player thoroughly enjoys Maryland Lottery games and has won plenty of times over the years, but was left with a near-permanent smile after his recent $50,000 win. “I woke up with triple zeroes on my mind,” the lucky winner […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to broaden the state’s international reach and help companies create jobs and access new foreign markets. The funding is the highest single award that the department has ever received through the State Trade Expansion Program, which […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the homicide rate having decreased by an average of roughly 5% in 40 of the biggest U.S. cities between Q3 2021 and Q3 2023, WalletHub this week released its report on the Cities With the Biggest Homicide Rate Problems. Baltimore came in at No. 6 on the list. At No. 1 was Washington, D.C., followed by Memphis, TN. […]
GLEN ARM, MD—A Wednesday night crash in Glen Arm has brought down power lines and closed a roadway. The crash was reported at around 9 p.m. in the 11000-block of Glen Arm Road (21057). Glen Arm Road has been shut down while crews work to clear the scene. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should avoid the […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Lisa Penn, 58, is 5’05” tall and weighs 145 pounds. She was last seen in the Middle River area with unknown clothing description. Anyone with information on Lisa Penn’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday evening house fire in Rosedale. At around 6:45 p.m., units responded to the 8700-block of Philadelphia Road (21237). The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that firefighters arrived to find the two-story home engulfed in flames with fire through the roof. One person has been transported to a local hospital. Motorists should […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Many cities in the U.S. offer a 311-type service so that residents can report “non-emergency” issues such as trash dumping, graffiti, potholes, street lights, etc. – but some areas use this service far more than others. MoverDB reports that Baltimore residents complain more about their neighborhood than residents of any other city, calling the 311 service 17,551 times per […]