Shooting under investigation in Baltimore County, tips sought

DUNDALK, MD—Baltimore County police are investigating an early morning shooting Wednesday that left one man injured, according to the department. The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the 200-block of Patapsco Avenue (21222). Police say the victim, an adult man, was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators believe this was a targeted incident, according to the […]

Middle River, Essex shops sell winning $100K scratch-offs as Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lottery-mania is in the air as three winning scratch-off tickets were sold in eastern Baltimore County and the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion. $100,000 Christmas Win Shocks Baltimore Man They fully expected the holiday get-together with friends to be full of fun and laughter, a Baltimore man told Lottery officials this week. He and his wife were […]

Governor Moore issues statement on deal to fund federal government, rebuild Francis Scott Key Bridge

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has released the following statement on the final deal to keep the federal government open, which also includes financing for the Francis Scott Key Bridge: “The people of Maryland are grateful that Congress has strongly supported helping us rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge expeditiously. “Over the last several months, I have spoken with more than […]

Olszewski celebrates record number of trees planted in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County has planted over 7,100 native trees in neighborhoods and commercial districts over the past three years. This initiative is a result of two of Olszewski’s urban reforestation programs: Operation ReTree Baltimore County and the Street Tree Replacement Program. The planting effort has spanned 46 communities to date. “Increasing Baltimore […]

CCBC receives $95K grant to provide aid to businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County has received a $95,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support an initiative aimed at bolstering small businesses in Dundalk and neighboring communities significantly impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year. The initiative, titled “Building Bridges to Recovery: Strengthening Dundalk’s Business Community,” will offer education, resources, and coaching […]

DoorDash, Maryland government partner for relief grants to Baltimore restaurants following loss of Key Bridge

BALTIMORE, MD—Restaurants in Baltimore impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will receive much-needed financial relief thanks to a new partnership between Governor Wes Moore, DoorDash, and the Restaurant Association of Maryland. DoorDash will be providing $100,000 in relief grants and $100,000 in customer discounts to help eligible restaurants weather the economic storm caused by the bridge […]

$101.9 million settlement announced for Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—The owner and operator of the ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year have agreed to pay $101.9 million to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States, officials announced this week. The settlement between the U.S. and the Singaporean corporations Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited covers federal […]