88-year-old man killed in Perry Hall crash

PERRY HALL, MD—Police say a crash on Belair Road has left one man dead. At around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Belair Road and Miller Road (21128). Detectives determined a 2018 Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound on Belair Road when it […]

Baltimore County releases dashboard to track Health Department food establishment closures

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday released a new data dashboard displaying information regarding recent Baltimore County Department of Health food facility inspections. This new dashboard expands the Olszewski administration’s unprecedented efforts to provide more information to the public and increase government transparency. “Every resident deserves the ability to access critical information about their communities and this new tool […]

Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Funds

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Funds. Baltimore County will receive around $365,000. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways, emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders, and other important infrastructure and initiatives. “Investing in […]

Sports wagering contributes $2.8 million to State of Maryland during June

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 10 retail and 10 mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $2,835,051 in contributions to the state during June 2023. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in June totaled $254,476,790, with mobile handle accounting for 95.8% of the total at $243,817,173. Mobile wagering delivered […]

Edgewood shooting suspect arrested

EDGEWOOD, MD— An Edgewood man is in custody after being charged in connection with a July 2, non-fatal shooting in Edgewood. Investigators with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office determined that, on July 2, 2023, a 20-year-old male was involved in an altercation with Umi Tor Adams, 24, of Edgewood. The altercation occurred in the area of Candlewood Drive and Candlewood […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday 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 […]

Two crashes reported on Route 7

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to two crashes along Philadelphia Road on Monday afternoon. The crashes were reported at just after 2 p.m. on July 10, 2023. The first accident was a head-on crash with injuries reported in the area of Route 7 and Cullum Avenue. At least one patient was transported to a nearby medical facility, according to the White Marsh […]