WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations rise as mortality rates continue to drop

  NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state increased over the past week as statewide mortality rates continued to fall. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, October 16, 2020, there have been 134,329 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 3,013,107 […]

Superintendent issues statement after erotic noises interrupt virtual Baltimore County Board of Education meeting

UPDATE: Officials have issued an update on this investigation here. Original story below… —— OWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams issued a statement on Thursday after erotic noises were heard during the board’s virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 13th. At one point during Tuesday night’s virtual meeting, “pornographic […]

Home invasion reported in Carney, man robbed in Nottingham, woman assaulted with plastic bag in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, a woman reported being assaulted in the 8600-block of Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh (21236) after a co-worked reportedly placed a plastic bag over her head. The known suspect has been identified as a 60-year-old woman. At around 4:30 a.m. […]

Olszewski announces expanded Commercial Revitalization Action Grants to support local businesses amid pandemic

TOWSON, MD—Recognizing the need for additional support for Baltimore County’s small business corridors amid the pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced an expansion of the Commercial Revitalization Action Grant program, providing grants of up to $30,000 to eligible business associations. “Main streets are the bedrock of our communities and we’re proud to do even more to help our […]

Police in Baltimore County warn of ‘spoofed’ phone call scam [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are warning residents of a telephone scam that has been circulating this week. The Baltimore County Police Department has learned that one of their phone numbers is being “spoofed” to call area residents.  The caller claims to be from a utility company. Authorities say anyone who receives one of these calls should hang up immediately […]

Baltimore County launches redesign of official government website

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced the launching of the first phase of Baltimore County’s newly-redesigned website—BaltimoreCountyMD.gov—which features a completely revamped homepage, improved accessibility options, and streamlined access to the most frequently used services. Visitors are encouraged to provide feedback about their experience, which will help shape additional improvements over the coming months. “Government should be open and […]

Baltimore County to receive over $1.3 million in federal forensic research grants

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur on Wednesday announced $2,505,686 in Department of Justice grants to seven entities in Maryland to fund crime laboratories, decrease DNA backlogs, support basic and applied forensic research, and help law enforcement identify missing persons, as part of $192 million in funding to advance forensic science nationwide. In addition, U.S. Attorney Hur announced that Baltimore […]