Essex stabbing victim identified by police

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in connection with this incident. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police have identified the victim in Monday night’s fatal stabbing in Essex. Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal stabbing that occurred on October 16th. At just after 10 p.m., officers responded to the unit block […]

Injuries reported following I-95 crash involving tractor-trailer, motorcycle

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon crash along Interstate 95 in White Marsh. The crash was reported at just before 12:45 p.m. on October 17 on northbound I-95 just past White Marsh Boulevard/Route 43 (Exit 67). The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that a motorcyclist struck the rear of a tractor-trailer. Injuries were reported […]

Olszewski plans veto after County Council amends plastic bag ban

UPDATE: County Executive Olszewski has vetoed the legislation. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening amended the Bring Your Own Bag Act, which is set to go into effect on November 1st. The County Council voted to exempt liquor from the bag ban, allowing customers to avoid $0.05 charge for reusable bags if they use plastic […]

WalletHub ranks 2024’s top 10 colleges & universities in Maryland [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on November 1, and tuition and room and board at a four-year college costing $27,940 – $57,570 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its 2024’s Best College & University Rankings report, in addition to separate rankings for colleges and for universities. To help college-bound seniors make the most […]

Fatal stabbing reported in Essex

UPDATE 3: A suspect has been arrested in connection with this incident. UPDATE 2: Police have identified the victim here. UPDATE: Police say the victim was a 63-year-old male who sustained multiple stab wounds. As detectives continue to investigate, they ask anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-307-2020. Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro […]

Anglers set two new Maryland state fishing records

OCEAN CITY, MD—Two new records for new species have been established in the Atlantic Division of the Maryland state fishing records program. Angler Chris Stafford of Cherry Hill, N.J. caught a pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis) weighing 2.0 pounds on September 20, and Ellicott City resident Stephen Humphrey caught a great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) weighing 13.0 pounds on October 6. Both […]

Apartment fire reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in the Middle River area on Monday evening. At just after 5 p.m., units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to the 11500-block of Crossroads Circle (21220) for a report of a fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a kitchen fire that had been extinguished. Crews worked to ventilate the area […]