FALLSTON, MD—A roadway in Fallston is closed on Thursday morning, according to the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. The 1800-block of Pleasantville Road between Putnam Road and Selkirk Road is closed to traffic due to a tree and wires down in the roadway. The Harford County Sherriff’s Office will be handling the road closure while contractors work to reopen […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River next week, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The application is scheduled to occur in the afternoon on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12. As is often the case, timing will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $161,398,690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7,953,262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68,125,275, a decrease of $2,753,104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in August 2023 were $49,130,230, a decrease […]
UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Continued heat will pump into the Baltimore area on Thursday with increased humidity as well. The National Weather Service says this will provide plenty of instability for afternoon thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front. Some storms may be severe, with the primary threat […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will host a job fair and open house on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 2 – 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about educational incentives; diverse, equitable, and inclusive work teams; on-the-job training; State benefits package; room for advancement; and more. Prospective MDTA team members will have the opportunity to apply on-site and to engage in […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Thursday, September 7, are cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when applicable. Officials added that schools may conduct voluntary outdoor practices in the morning prior […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Police have released a description of the vehicle they are seeking in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a female cyclist in Rosedale last month. At just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Rossville Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive (21237) for a motor […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Along with being named one of the worst cities in the U.S. in which to retire, Baltimore also now holds the dubious honor of being the most miserable city in Maryland. The new report comes from travel.alot.com, and says that the state of Maryland has the highest long-term unemployment rate in the country, and the city of Baltimore sits […]