32-year-old pedestrian killed in fatal Baltimore County crash

LOCHEARN, MD—Police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a fatal crash in Baltimore County on Wednesday. At just after 4 p.m. on February 15, Rahman Savage, 32, was struck by a 2003 Infiniti FX35. The crash occurred on Liberty Road near St. Luke’s Lane (21207). The Baltimore County Police Department has preliminarily determined that the Infiniti was traveling […]

Former Baltimore County treasurer charged with theft, embezzlement

UPDATE: William Christopher McCollum has been sentenced. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III on Thursday announced that a criminal information has been filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County charging William Christopher McCollum, the Treasurer for the campaign finance committees “Friends of Cathy Bevins” and the “Baltimore County Victory Slate”, with multiple counts of […]

Attempted carjacking reported on Loch Raven Boulevard, man threatened with axe in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported this week. At just before 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, a woman was driving southbound on Loch Raven Boulevard at East Joppa Road when a silver-colored sedan stopped in front of her. After the sedan stopped, the victim then heard a knock on her driver and passenger side windows. […]

Fifth District Town Hall with County Executive Olszewski, Councilman Marks to be held in White Marsh on Thursday evening

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join Councilman David Marks in hosting Baltimore County’s Budget Town Hall in District 5 on Thursday evening to hear from residents about their priorities and suggestions for the FY24 budget. Baltimore County’s Budget Town Hall Meetings are an initiative of the Olszewski administration, designed to provide a forum ensuring community members are […]

Governor Moore announces $13.7 million in Capital Grants funding, $9.1 million for Oyster Recovery Partnership following Board of Public Works meeting

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced $13.7 million in Capital Grants funding and a $9.1 million contract for the non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership, awarded Wednesday morning at the Board of Public Works meeting. The funding will foster essential capital projects for museums, community centers, medical and athletic facilities, community revitalization, and historical buildings, and will continue the state’s critical oyster restoration […]

Maryland Lottery to introduce new scratch-off with $5 million top prize

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery will continue its 50th anniversary year on February 20 with the launch of new games and promotions, including the introduction of its first $50 scratch-off ticket. There’s also a second-chance promotion loaded with cash prizes and a scratch-off game that celebrates the nostalgia of the Maryland Lottery’s earliest days nearly five decades ago. “Our 50th anniversary […]

Olszewski announces plans to replace over 175 basketball hoops across Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, on Wednesday announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize our aging […]