MDTA expects busy Labor Day weekend on Maryland toll roads

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority expects this Labor Day weekend to be a busy one for local drivers.  The MDTA is urging drivers to focus on safe driving practices, and recommending that motorists travel off-peak to help minimize delays at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Nice/Middleton Bridge. Motorists traveling to and from the Eastern Shore may also find time […]

State of Maryland announces over $8 million in federal homeland security grant funds to 68 nonprofitts

REISTERSTOWN, MD—The Maryland Department of Emergency Management this week announced awards totaling more than $8.7 million in federal homeland security grant funds to 68 nonprofit organizations around the state. The awards are funded by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). “This funding provides much needed financial support to nonprofit groups, which are […]

Train crashes into tractor-trailer in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a train in Rosedale. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that, at around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday evening, a train collided with a tractor-trailer in the area of Chesaco Avenue and Dalrose Avenue (21237). There are no reports of any injuries or fuel leaks at this time. Motorists should use […]

Keswick Creamery recalls various cheese products due to possible Listeria contamination

TAKOMA PARK, MD—Keswick Creamery of Newburg, Pa is recalling Calverley Cheese, Vulkwin’s Folly Cheese, Vermeer Cheese, Havarti Cheese, Wallaby Cheese, Cider Washed Tomme Cheese, Feta Cheese, Whole Milk Ricotta, Bovre Cheese (plain, oregano and garlic, herbes de provence, cranberry and honey) and Quark Cheese (plain, dill and onion), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an […]

Probationary firefighter injured in Baltimore County training exercise accident

TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County Fire Department probationary firefighter was injured on Tuesday in an accident during a training exercise at the Fire-Rescue Academy in Sparrows Point. The probationary firefighter, a 30-year-old woman, was transported by ground to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with non-life threatening injuries. The incident occurred at around noon during a rooftop ventilation exercise. This […]

Baltimore County to install additional ‘No Parking’ signs on Gerst Avenue near PHHS

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County will install two additional “No Parking” signs on Gerst Avenue near Perry Hall High School. There are already five signs posted. The goal of the “No Parking” zone is to encourage motorists to park at the Perry Hall High School lot and not near the residential community. “I would like […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon, evening

BALTIMORE, MD—Fall may be approaching, but the summer weather pattern lives on in the Baltimore area. Tuesday will be hot and humid, but a passing cold front will trigger scattered to numerous thunderstorms. The National Weather Service says there is a marginal risk of severe storms on Tuesday afternoon and evening.  Storms will be most likely to develop between 2 […]

KŌNŌKŌ Jamaican restaurant hosts VIP party on THE AVENUE at White Marsh, to begin accepting reservations on Sept. 1

WHITE MARSH, MD—The newest restaurant on THE AVENUE at White Marsh held a VIP bash on Monday. KŌNŌKŌ held the event to introduce themselves to their invited guests.  The Jamaican restaurant’s name is derived from the majestic waterfalls located in St. Ann, Jamaica. In honor of their mission to provide guests with authentic Jamaican cuisine that skillfully integrates family recipes and […]