UPDATE: A Health Alert has been issued advising residents to avoid contact with the water in the Back River. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a statement indicating that it has has begun to take steps toward improving operations at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant after solid materials were spotted floating in […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Baltimore County. The watch covers northern Baltimore County and will be in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are possible. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents should take steps […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A water main break in the Middle River area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works Baltimore reports that an eight-inch diameter water main has broken at 6914 University Drive (21220). Twenty customers and two hydrants are out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 3,900 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.6% in March. This is the lowest unemployment rate since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Leisure and Hospitality sector experienced the most growth with […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury returned an indictment late Thursday charging four Baltimore area men with federal charges for: kidnapping and robbery conspiracies; kidnapping; carjacking; using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence; and attempted robberies of businesses. The following individuals are charged in the indictment: Dennis Allen Hairston, 32, of Windsor Mill, […]
UPDATE 2: Tavon Howard has been convicted on first-degree murder charges. UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this case. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating an apparent Essex homicide that left one woman dead. At around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, officers responded to the unit block of Windjammer […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Red Brick Station and Ando’s Market will be holding a Family Fun Earth Day Event on THE AVENUE at White Marsh. The event will take place 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The festivities will include: Free planting station with Bandit Wines Free Wine Tasting Red Brick Station beer on tap Free kids’ Earth […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced nearly $10 million in grant awards through the new Community Safety Works program to more than 300 business districts and nonprofit organizations across Maryland, advancing a key plank of the governor’s Re-Fund The Police Initiative. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Community Safety Works awards grants to encourage […]