Injuries reported in Chase vehicle fire

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire in the Chase area. At 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the area of Ebenezer Road at Earls Beach Road (21220). At the scene, firefighters found a vehicle that was engulfed in flames. A second engine is responding to […]

MDTA Board approves toll rate ranges for I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension, I-695 ramps

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board this week approved toll rate ranges for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The decision follows an extensive public comment process that began in January and concluded with Thursday’s vote by the Board during its livestreamed meeting to approve the toll rate ranges. At the meeting, agency staff presented their […]

Baltimore County government offices closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected […]

J.Crew Factory coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh

UPDATE: J.Crew Factory is now open in White Marsh. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—A new shopping experience will be coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh. J.Crew Factory will be opening a location at the Baltimore County shopping venue, officials announced on Thursday. The new addition will be located between Nike Clearance and the future World Market. From the […]

Maryland ranked among 2023’s 15 Most Independent States, WalletHub report

BALTIMORE, MD—With Independence Day right around the corner and high inflation threatening Americans’ financial independence, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Most Independent States. Maryland came in at No. 15 on the list, with Utah leading the pack at No. 1.  Maryland was also previously named one of the most patriotic states in the U.S. […]

County Executive Olszewski to chair Baltimore Regional Transportation Board

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board named Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski as FY24 Chair in a June 27 vote. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will serve as Vice Chair, a position Olszewski held in FY23. “Expanding access to accessible, equitable, reliable, and resilient transportation is essential in building a stronger, more connected Baltimore region,” says Olszewski. “It is an […]

Police searching for missing Essex teen

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Alejandro Felipe Quinonez-Elter, 15, is 5’9” tall and weighs 149 pounds. He was last seen at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in the Essex area wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information on Alejandro Felipe Quinonez-Elter’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call […]

Police responding to barricade situation in Rosedale

UPDATE: Police say the situation has been resolved peacefully and the subject has been taken into custody. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are on the scene of a barricade situation in the Rosedale area. At just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers responded to the 8900-block of King Henry […]