BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County residents will see their water bills increase by nearly 5% starting July 1, following approval by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday. The 4.9% increase aims to bridge the gap in water usage rates between Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, according to officials with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Both the city […]
UPDATE: Izabel Preston has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Izabel Preston, 21, is 5’03” tall and weighs 225 pounds. She has been reported missing from the Essex area and was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 wearing a white t-shirt with the lettering “BLONDIE” […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]
TOWSON, MD—Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Towson last year. Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested 27-year-old Anthony Jackson and 23-year-old Daiquon Ferguson for the homicide of 19-year-old Andrew Blessing. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on December 9, 2024, officers responded to the 900-block of Beaverbank Circle (21286) […]
TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 5 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 37th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured the work of 112 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The StarTUp at Towson University, 307 Washington Ave., Towson […]
OVERLEA, MD—Motorists traveling along Belair Road in the Overlea area can expect some delays on Friday afternoon. At just after 1:15 p.m. on June 6, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department that a downed utility pole was causing traffic delays in both directions along Route 1 near Fullerton Avenue (21236). Authorities say repairs and traffic delays are expected to last […]
OVERLEA, MD—The 2025 Overlea Farmers Market is set to kick off on Saturday, June 7th. Returning for its tenth year, the Overlea Farmers Market will be held this year on the parking lot of Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church. This year’s dates are as follows: June 7, 21 July 5, 19 August 2, 16 September 13, 27 October 11, 25 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Dundalk man has been arrested and charged with gun and drug offenses in Baltimore and Harford counties following an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm, Maryland State Police announced Friday. Travis Dontray Thomas, 26, faces charges including two counts of felony assault, two counts of misdemeanor assault, and using a firearm during a felony crime in Baltimore […]