WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall, positivity rate increases

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate rose slightly while total hospitalizations dropped over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, December 18, 2020, there have been 246,553 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 5,205,154 tests, including more […]

Baltimore County cancels Friday’s recycling collections

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to continued icy road conditions impacting some alleys and narrow roadways, Baltimore County recycling collections scheduled for Friday, December 18, have been canceled to allow crews to focus on this week’s remaining trash pickups. Those residents who normally have their recycling picked up on Fridays are asked to hold their materials until the next scheduled pickup, or bring […]

Suspect arrested after attempted assault in Parkville, burglary reported in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a pair of local crimes that were reported this month. Sometime between 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, a known individual entered a residence in the unit block of Chatterly Court (21128). The suspect damaged a door and used keys to unlock the victim’s vehicle and retrieve his phone (which he had left inside […]

Councilman Marks honors 19 Fifth District Citizens of the Year

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that 19 outstanding volunteers would be named Fifth District Citizens of the Year. The Citizens of the Year program was created in 2011 as a way for Councilman Marks to recognize good works throughout the Fifth District, which stretches from Towson to Kingsville. Councilman Marks solicited nominations from the public, but also […]

Police searching for missing Parkville 12-year-old

UPDATE: Payton Gosnell has been found safe. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the Parkville area. Payton Gosnell left her Parkville home at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, December 15th. She is 4’9″ tall and weights around 125 pounds. Anyone with information on Payton Gosnell’s whereabouts is […]

Fatal shooting reported near Baltimore City line

UPDATE: A shooting has also been reported in the Overlea/Fullerton area. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that was reported near the Baltimore City line. Detectives have determined that the victim, who has not yet been identified, arrived in the 6100-block of St. Regis Road (21206) at just after midnight on Wednesday, […]

Shooting reported in Overlea/Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating after a shooting injured a man in the Overlea/Fullerton area on Tuesday afternoon. At just after 1 p.m. on December 15, officers responded to Franklin Square Medical Center for a report of a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body. The victim told authorities that the shooting occurred in the […]

Baltimore County crews, plows ready for potential winter weather

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday affirmed the County’s readiness to respond to winter storms as the region prepares for the season’s first snow event forecast for Wednesday. “Our Department of Public Works stands ready to respond whenever winter weather hits to keep our residents safe,” Olszewski said. “Our crews are well-trained and our equipment is in great […]