Governor Moore announces $11.5 million to support Maryland child care facilities through Child Care Capital Support Fund

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced that 67 child care facilities have been awarded a total of $11.5 million through the inaugural round of the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund, administered through the Maryland Department of Commerce in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education. The fund, created during the 2022 General Assembly, offers no-interest loans […]

Arrest made in connection with fatal Towson shooting

TOWSON, MD—Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal February shooting in Towson. Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 19-year-old Freedom Disean Brown in the February 20, 2023, fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tre’shaun Harmon. On Monday, February 20, 2023, officers located Harmon suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at the intersection of East Joppa Road […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 10 members

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted ten of its members. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced promotions of 10 members to the ranks of EMS Captain, EMS Lieutenant, Fire Lieutenant and Fire Specialist. EMS CAPTAIN EMS Lt. Amanda Wensel EMS Lt. Pamela Westfall EMS LIEUTENANT PMFC Emily Dilworth FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Specialist Brendan Berkeridge Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Scott […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold promotion, swearing-in ceremony for Auxiliary Police Team

TOWSON, MD—On Wednesday, July 13, 2023, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, Lieutenant Thomas, and Auxiliary Colonel Roberts will participate in the swearing-in and promotions ceremony for members of the Auxiliary Police Team. During the ceremony, the following members will be recognized: Auxiliary Members to be Sworn-In: Officer Anschuetz Lieutenant Martin Officer Salami Officer Cashion Sergeant Payne Officer Zalusky Officer […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Our eyes on NE Baltimore County

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As residents and representatives of Baltimore County, we were excited to hear about the opening of a second location of a popular restaurant, The Local, at The Avenue at White Marsh. This farm-to-table restaurant is a gem in Harford County and will be a great addition to […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]