Residents urged to speak out about traffic concerns on Eastern Boulevard

UPDATE: Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action following the town hall. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Residents concerned about traffic safety on Eastern Boulevard are urged to attend a community meeting in July where the Maryland State Highway Administration will present findings from a traffic safety study. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announced the meeting, […]

Maryland is 2025’s 10th worst state for summer road trips, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data […]

Downed wires snarl traffic on Belair Road in Fullerton area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are working to repair downed power lines along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. At just before 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that wires were down along Route 1 between Rossville Boulevard and Fitch Avenue (21236). Several northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked along Belair Road. Motorists should use […]

National gas prices climb amid escalating Middle East tensions

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has surged for the second consecutive week, rising 9.7 cents to $3.18 per gallon, as tensions in the Middle East escalate following attacks between Israel and Iran and recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to data released Monday by GasBuddy. Diesel prices have also seen a significant jump, increasing 16.1 cents […]

Honda brake pedal recall affects 259,000 vehicles

DETROIT, MI—Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 259,000 vehicles in the United States due to a faulty brake pedal that could increase the risk of a crash or injury, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week. The recall addresses a poorly secured pin in the brake pedal assembly, which can cause the pedal to shift out […]

Gas prices inch higher on Iran/Israel attack, more increases coming

BALTIMORE, MD—The average price of gasoline in the United States has risen for the first time since May, increasing 1.1 cents over the past week to $3.08 per gallon, according to data released Monday by GasBuddy. The uptick is attributed to surging oil prices following recent attacks between Israel and Iran. Despite the weekly rise, the national average remains 9.5 […]