TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin projects this month to improve the pavement and ride quality along sections of MD 542 (Loch Raven Boulevard) and MD 139 (Charles Street) in the Towson area of Baltimore County. A $126,000 paving project on MD 542 is scheduled to begin Sunday, April 16, and a $678,000 project on […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating a fatal crash that left one person dead in Towson last week. At around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, officers responded to a crash in the 6500-block of Charles Street (21204). Upon arrival, investigators determined that the crash occurred after a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder traveling northbound struck the center median and two trees. The […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved the final set of leases to advance Governor Larry Hogan’s sweeping plan to move 12 state agencies to downtown Baltimore and help revitalize the Central Business District. The final two leases approved are for the Maryland Departments of Labor (Labor) and Information Technology (DoIT). “Nearly two years ago, I announced […]
UPDATE: No injuries have been reported and no vehicles were damaged. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A parking garage collapsed in downtown Baltimore on Friday morning. The collapse occurred at around 10 a.m. in the unit block of E. Pratt Street (21202). Crews are on their way to the scene to check for anyone who may be trapped. Building inspectors […]
TOWSON, MD—The annual Baltimore County Public Schools’ Teacher as Artist exhibit is on display online and at school system headquarters. “Each school year we welcome this exhibition of artwork by our BCPS art educators and staff,” said Ryan Twentey, BCPS visual arts coordinator. “The exhibit highlights the skill and creativity of art educators who are also practicing artists. The artworks […]
TOWSON, MD—Parents and concerned citizens who oppose Baltimore County Public Schools‘ mask mandate, which was announced earlier this week, will be holding a rally next month. The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will be holding an “Unmask Our Kids Rally” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10th, The event will be held at the BCPS Greenwood Campus, located at […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A 28-year old man has been arrested and charged with assaulting his ex-wife. Kraun Lamont Carter, of the 4200-block of Glenarm Avenue (21206), was arrested in Towson on Thursday and charged with false imprisonment, first-degree assault, possession of a rifle by a felon, and other charges. Carter is accused of assaulting his ex-wife inside her apartment in the 700-block […]
UPDATE: Authorities are urging drivers to access the Towson area via Dulaney Valley Road or Providence Road. Motorists should avoid Charles Street and Kenilworth Drive for the next 4 to 6 hours. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Fire officials say the inner loop of I-695 will remain shut down through the afternoon following a Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer. […]