Olszewski releases FY23 Baltimore County budget providing record education funding, other key investments

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $4.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 that provides funding for public education and major investments in key priorities that support the County’s strategic plan. “In the last three years, we have fundamentally transformed our County for the better and are now raising the bar to become a national […]

Storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday afternoon, evening

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As temperatures soar above normal in the Baltimore area on Thursday, forecasters say storms may develop as well. As a cold front passes through the region, the National Weather Service says strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, especially along the I-95 corridor north of the DC metro area as well as the adjacent waters. Storms would likely fire up […]

County Executive Olsewski delivers FY2023 Baltimore County budget message [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday delivered the FY2023 Baltimore County budget message. “When I first stood before you three years ago, Baltimore County was at a crossroads,” said County Executive Olszewski. “Facing an $81 million structural deficit, we were in danger of losing our prized Triple AAA bond rating, defaulting on our promise to provide healthcare for […]

Body found on I-95 identified as mother of 3-year-old girl who died in fatal Baltimore fire

NORTH EAST, MD—Maryland State Police investigators have positively identified a body found on Interstate 95 as the mother of a child who died in a fatal fire in Baltimore City. The woman has been identified as Danielle Shanae Parnell, 30, of Baltimore. Parnell was found dead on I-95 on April 12 in Cecil County. Investigators are awaiting results of an […]

Councilman Marks secures more than $2 million for traffic circle at Cross Road, Honeygo Boulevard

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that more than $2 million has been proposed in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to improve safety at the intersection of Cross Road and Honeygo Boulevard. The funding will be used to design and construct a traffic circle and make other changes as identified by the Department of Public Works. […]

Baltimore County drug trafficker sentenced to 13 years in prison

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man will spend more than a decade behind bars for trafficking illegal narcotics. U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher has sentenced Steven Bernard Norwood, 46, of Lutherville, to 13 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and posses with the intent to distribute five […]

Governor Hogan unveils stained glass light box honoring Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday unveiled a stained glass light box commemorating the life and legacy of Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley. The governor and First Lady Yumi Hogan were joined for the event by Secretary Jim Ports of the Maryland Department of Transportation, Executive Director Bill Doyle of the Maryland Port Administration, and Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “The First Lady […]

Fatal shooting in Edgewood leaves one dead

UPDATE: A Perry Hall man has been charged in connection with this case. EDGEWOOD, MD—Detectives in Harford County are investigating a homicide that occurred in Edgewood on Tuesday night. At around 9 p.m. on April 12, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100-block of Reider Court for a report of a shooting. The adult male victim, […]