Olszewski names new communications director

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that Sean Naron will join his senior leadership team as director of communications. He succeeds Dori Henry who has been promoted to interim chief of staff, effective Monday, September 19. “Sean is a dedicated and skilled communicator who brings unparalleled experience ensuring the public has access to the critical information they […]

Suspects charged following weekend assault on police officers

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two suspects have been charged after they assaulted several police officers over the weekend. As previously reported by NottinghamMD, At just after 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, a Baltimore County police officer was assaulted while working uniformed, secondary employment in the 8100-block of Honeygo Boulevard (21236). Officers later conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the intersection […]

Beachmont Corn Maze 2022: ‘Into the Gamerverse’ opens September 16

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual tradition returns to Kingsville this weekend. Beachmont’s “Into the Gamerverse” Corn Maze opens on Friday, September 16 at 6 p.m. The 6-acre corn maze winds through more than two miles of pathways that that have been transformed into an interactive journey for all ages. Admission includes a trip through the one-of-a-kind corn maze, a ride on the […]

Speed cameras to be deployed in I-95 construction zone next week

JOPPA, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will deploy Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) equipment on southbound I-95 near MD 152 in Harford County beginning Monday, September 19, in the area of ongoing construction activities on I-95. The AES deployment is in coordination with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police’s Maryland SafeZones AES program. The equipment will […]

Baltimore County Police Department to receive $283,000 in highway safety grants

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced more than $13 million in federal and state highway safety grants as part of a statewide focus to prevent motor vehicle crashes and eliminate roadway fatalities. The state funds were disbursed at the start of the fiscal year, and the federal funds will be distributed October 1 by the Maryland Department of Transportation […]

Public Health Alert issued for some HelloFresh ground beef packets due to possible E. coli risk

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ground beef products in HelloFresh meal kits may be contaminated with E. coli. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The meal kits containing ground beef for this public health alert were shipped […]

The Maryland School for the Blind partners with Orioles, League of Dreams to host Beep Baseball event this week

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind is teaming up once again with the Baltimore Orioles and the League of Dreams to host the annual Beep Baseball Fall Classic for students who are blind or low-vision. The event will be held on the campus of the Maryland School for the Blind located at 3501 Taylor Avenue in Baltimore on Tuesday, […]