TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning on Tuesday announced the Small Area Plans initiative to better understand the needs of local communities and to help the county reach its sustainability goals. The new initiative will divide the county into 12 different geographical areas, which will then be subject to the process of community engagement and the development of their […]
UPDATE: Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reports that there have been two rescues, with seven vessels recovered so far. The Oliver Beach Improvement Association reports heavy damage to piers in the area. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—As the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby move through the Baltimore region, flooding is occurring in many locations. As of Friday […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Martin Boulevard Elementary School will be holding a “Stuff-a-Bus” event to collect school supplies for students in need. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Walmart located at 112 Carroll Island Road (21220). Among the items needed are bookbags, binders, pencils, glue sticks, erasers, and more. Additional details […]
UPDATE: Miami Beach will also be closed on Friday, July 19, 2024. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A popular beach in the Middle River area will be closed on Thursday. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks says Miami Beach Park will be closed for the day on July 18 for maintenance. Beach access will be available at nearby […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service is dispatching four different survey teams to investigate damage after multiple tornadoes and funnel clouds were reported in the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday night. The teams will survey nine counties in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Tornadoes and/or funnel clouds were reported in Poolesville, Arbutus, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Middle River, Fallston, Darnestown, Joppa, Edgewood, Boonsboro, and several […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River area officially has a new playground. On Saturday morning, officials cut the ribbon at a new playground at the Bengies Community Center. Baltimore County plans to build or replace 25 playgrounds each year. On hand for the ribbon-cutting were Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore County Parks & Rec. director Bob Smith, and members […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A storm planning community information meeting will be held in Bowleys Quarters next week. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Recue & Marine will host the session at its banquet hall on Thursday, May 23, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Along with BQVFD personnel, representatives from Baltimore County Emergency Management will also be in attendance. Topics discussed will include recent […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several assaults and burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just after 2 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, a suspect entered a location in the 5500-block of New Forge Road in White Marsh (21162) and stole property before fleeing. At around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, two suspect broke […]