United Way of Central Maryland announces 2023 Neighborhood Grant awardees

BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland has nearly doubled the number of grants awarded and the total amount of money given to area nonprofits this year through its annual Neighborhood Grant program. This year’s Neighborhood Grant program has awarded more than $753,000 to 80 local organizations. The Neighborhood Grant program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 in funding for projects that […]

Attorney General Brown announces successful prosecution of all 6 defendants charged with distributing large amounts of fentanyl throughout Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the successful prosecution of a criminal organization involved in the distribution of large amounts of fentanyl, which led to multiple overdoses throughout Maryland and surrounding areas. All six defendants charged in connection with the organization have pleaded guilty, following a long-term investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit, […]

Water rescue under way at Hammerman Beach

UPDATE 2: The bodies of two male victims have been recovered, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. UPDATE: The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that the two injured parties are drowning victims.  There is no third victim. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are performing a water rescue in Middle River. At just before 6:30 p.m. […]

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Maryland, bringing Code Orange conditions

BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, Canadian wildfire smoke returned to Maryland on Monday. Smoky, hazy conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Maryland Department of the Environment to issue a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups […]

Baltimore County celebrates hometown hero Angel Reese with basketball court dedication

RANDALLSTOWN, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday celebrated the dedication of the newly-renovated basketball court at the Scotts Branch Recreation Activity Center (RAC), honoring NCAA Champion and Randallstown hometown hero, Angel Reese. The court, now known as “Angel Reese Court” is part of an ongoing effort to modernize aging equipment at every […]

Police in Baltimore County searching for sexual assault suspect

TOWSON, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a sexual assault suspect. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are searching for Kenny Clifford Gilbow. Gilbow is wanted in reference to a sexual assault investigation involving a 13-year-old victim. Authorities say the crime occurred on June 11, 2023. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of […]