Water main break reported in Carney

CARNEY, MD—A water main break in the Carney area has left some residents without service. Approximately 20 customers are without water at in the 3100-block of East Avenue (21234). A Baltimore County crew is working alongside city workers to repair the main, according to Councilman David Marks. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Baltimore County government offices to be closed on New Year’s Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health COVID-19 testing, the COVID-19 hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31. Modified […]

Cell phone store robbed in White Marsh, carjacking reported in Overlea

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, an individual entered the AT&T store at White Marsh Plaza, located in the 7900-block of Honeygo Boulevard (21236), produced a handgun, and stole several cell phones. The suspect then fled the scene. At just before 7 p.m. […]

Celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ virtually with Baltimore County Public Library

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is inviting residents to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021…virtually. Library branches will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. – noon. Participants will make crafts, read stories, sing songs, and ring in the new year at noon. From BCPL: “Pick up a special Noon Year’s Eve […]

Traffic calming project begins in Seven Courts community

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that a significant traffic calming project had begun in the Seven Courts community. The project, which was announced in November, entails the installation of six speed bumps and the construction of raised intersections along Hickoryhurst Drive and near Stoneway Place. Shawn King, the president of the Seven Courts Area Citizens on […]

Baltimore County Board of Education requests community input on proposed changes to BCPS high school construction plan

TOWSON, MD—Annually, the Baltimore County Board of Education reviews Baltimore County Public Schools’ school construction plans and considers requests for state and county funding. Priority projects are included in funding requests. Not surprisingly, there are always many more needs than available funding. The Board votes on each request separately and can amend the request based on needs. In recent years, […]

Harford County robbery suspect who shot himself during Baltimore County police chase identified

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Harford County robbery suspect who led police on a chase through White Marsh before shooting himself on I-695 in Essex has been identified. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deceased suspect as 38-year-old Thomas R. Hoerr III of Forest Hill. After warrants were served on Hoerr’s vehicle and residence, evidence was collected that connects Hoerr to […]