Rideshare driver assaulted, carjacked in Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating after a rideshare driver was assaulted and carjacked in Fullerton last week. At just before 12:15 p.m. on Friday, November 20, the suspect ordered a ride from a ridesharing service. When the driver picked up the suspect in the 7500-block of Belair Road (21236), the suspect assaulted the driver, then took control of the victim’s vehicle […]

Baltimore County government offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Health Department COVID-19 testing sites and CountyRide van service, will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed on Thursday, November 26. County parking meters are free on the holiday. Due to the […]

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—There’s a new smoothie shop in town. Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened in the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center. The new shop is owned by Amit Kothari. “Congratulations to the employees of Tropical Smoothie Cafe at the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center,” said Councilman David Marks. “This 16-employee business just opened in a shopping center that has experienced new […]

2020 Turkey Bowl cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak

TOWSON, MD—A long-standing streak has come to an end. After 100 consecutive meetings, the Calvert Hall College High School and Loyola Blakefield football squads will not be taking the field on Thanksgiving morning. One of the nation’s most storied and longest running high school football traditions has been paused as the COVID-19 pandemic surges. An Executive Order issued for Baltimore […]

Burglary reported at Parkville church

PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a Parkville church was burglarized this week. Sometime between 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, and 1 a.m. on Monday, November 16, an individual broke into St. Ursula Catholic Church. The church is located in the 8800-block of Harford Road (21234) at the corner of Harford Road and Putty Hill Avenue. The suspect stole two […]

Perry Hall Knights of Columbus Council donates 73 coats to needy children

PERRY HALL, MD—On Friday, Knights of Columbus Father Burggraff Council #6021, Perry Hall, donated 73 coats to the Center for Family Success in Essex. The coats, purchased by the Knights of Columbus, will be given to needy children by the Baltimore County Department of Health. Glen Sauer and Calvin Anthony from the Knights of Columbus joined Councilman David Marks, who […]

Police in Baltimore County warn residents of bail money scam

NOTTINGHAM, MD—”This is an urgent message about your grandchild. I’m their lawyer. They’ve been involved in an accident and arrested for reckless driving. They need $10,000 to pay their bail so that they don’t have to stay in jail for six months.” Legit? No, this is fraud, and police say it’s costing older citizens in Baltimore County thousands of dollars. […]