SEPT. 17 POLICE BLOTTER: Assault, robberies, and burglaries reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating an assault and a series of robberies & burglaries that have occurred across the county over the past week, according to the latest crime blotter. Police reported burglaries in Rosedale, Parkville, and Carney between Sept. 10 and Sept. 14. An unknown suspect stole property from a home on the unit block of […]

BCPS elementary school boundary study committee to hold second meeting in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to continue its study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The second committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 24, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]

Days Cove: Who stands with the Gunpowder?

The following is an opinion piece from Baltimore County Fifth District Councilman David Marks. The Days Cove Reclamation Company has operated a rubble landfill on state-owned property at 6425 Days Cove Road for more than three decades. The company has applied for a renewal of its permit to discharge treated leachate into a swale that leads to the Gunpowder River. […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Dundalk area

UPDATE: Brian has been located. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Brian McCourry, 13, is 5’07” tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen in the Dundalk area wearing a gray New Balance Hooded Sweatshirt, gray/lime green Nike pants, and teal shoes. Anyone with information on Brian McCourry’s whereabouts is asked […]

Water main break reported in Perry Hall area

UPDATE: Councilman David Marks says water should resume imminently for those impacted by this water main break. “Thanks to those crews operating today to fix this break,” said Councilman Marks. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Nottingham/Perry Hall area has left several residents without water. The rupture occurred along Beaconsfield Drive (21236), according to Councilman David […]

Maryland District 7 Delegates pen letter opposing Days Cove discharge permit

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland District 7 Delegates Ryan Nawrocki, Kathy Szeliga, and Lauren Arikan have written a letter opposing a proposed discharge permit for a White Marsh landfill. In August, Gunpowder Riverkeeper reported that the Days Cove Rubble Landfill had applied for a new discharge permit through the MD Department of the Environment. The letter from Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga, and Arikan […]

Maryland SPCA to host pet adoption event at THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD— The Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is partnering with THE AVENUE at White Marsh to host an “Autumn-filled” adoption event on October 4, featuring adoptable dogs, family activities, and fall-themed vendors. The “Pitties & Pumpkins” event is set to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include a focus on […]