Maryland factory to bring 150 manufacturing jobs back to former Bethlehem Steel site

SPARROWS POINT, MD—A new steel fabrication factory is set to open at the former site of Bethlehem Steel, bringing 150 manufacturing jobs back to the area. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday that JD Fields HDM Spiralweld Mill, a steel piling company, will open a new 200,000-square-foot facility at Tradepoint Atlantic. The company’s $50 million investment, supported by more than […]

SEPT. 17 POLICE BLOTTER: Assault, robberies, and burglaries reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating an assault and a series of robberies & burglaries that have occurred across the county over the past week, according to the latest crime blotter. Police reported burglaries in Rosedale, Parkville, and Carney between Sept. 10 and Sept. 14. An unknown suspect stole property from a home on the unit block of […]

BCPS elementary school boundary study committee to hold second meeting in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to continue its study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The second committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 24, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]

MPT series Made in Maryland returns with three episodes premiering in October

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television is set to debut the third season of its original series, “Made in Maryland,” in October, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s innovators and manufacturers. The new season will feature three half-hour episodes airing on consecutive Wednesdays at 7 p.m., beginning Oct. 1. The series, co-produced with the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland, […]

Two new businesses to hold grand openings in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Two new businesses, both owned by Essex residents, will celebrate their grand openings on Eastern Boulevard this Saturday, thanks to a state program aimed at filling vacant spaces. The Essex Community Development Corporation announced that The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The projects were made possible through Project Restore 2.0, a Maryland Department […]

Dundalk homicide investigation underway after fatal shooting

DUNDALK, MD—Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Dundalk that left one man dead early Wednesday morning. Police responded to the 1800=block of Portship Road at around 5:30 a.m. on September 17 for a reported shooting, according to a press release from the Baltimore County Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male who had suffered […]