Councilman Marks: Preserve the Perry Hall Annex

PERRY HALL, MD—On Wednesday, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks expressed his support for preserving the old Perry Hall School, located at 9317 Belair Road. “This afternoon, I met with representatives from the Archdiocese of Baltimore regarding the future of the Gribbin Center, the stately brick building at 9317 Belair Road in Perry Hall. This was the old Perry Hall School, […]

Sol Oaxaca to reopen in Harford County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A popular Nottingham-area restaurant will be moving to Harford County. On Wednesday, Sol Oaxaca announced plans to reopen in the former Humagalas space at 16 Bel Air South Parkway. The restaurant announced that it would be moving after Conrad’s made an irresistible offer on their current location in the former Damon’s/Bill Bateman’s/Hive Bistro site on Belair Road. “We are […]

Baltimore County announces expanded electronics recycling program

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday announced the expansion of Baltimore County’s electronics recycling program under a new partnership with a leading electronics recycling firm, Securis. The partnership allows the county to accept a more comprehensive range of electronics including several harder-to-recycle items such as CRT televisions that contain leaded glass, hard drives and […]

69-year-old woman dies in Middle River fire

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 69-year-old woman died on Monday in a one-alarm Middle River trailer fire. The victim has been identified as Judith Ann Newbauer of the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). At just after 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, fire crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane for a report of a residential fire. Arriving units found […]

Almost 43,000 still without power following Monday night’s storms

BALTIMORE, MD—BGE crews are working around the clock to restore power to those affected by Monday night’s severe storms. As off 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, almost 43,000 residents in BGE’s coverage area are still without power. The hardest hit areas were Carroll County, Baltimore County, and Harford County, there is widespread damage throughout the BGE service area. […]

Gun detection technology proposed to enhance BCPS school safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking approval from the Board of Education of Baltimore County for a new $2.66 million contract spending authority for gun detection technology, according to Board member Julie Henn. This contract will provide Omnilert Gun Detection software, monitoring, camera surveillance equipment, 24/7 support, and training for all schools. The system will be piloted at […]

State Highway Administration to begin patching westbound Pulaski Highway in White Marsh on Friday

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will repair and patch sections of concrete pavement along westbound US 40 (Pulaski Highway) at Ebenezer Road in White Marsh on Friday, August 11, 2023. The work will take place over two weekends, and is expected to be complete by August 21, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, August […]

Serious injuries reported in Middle River fire

UPDATE: One person has died in this fire. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—One person was seriously injured in a Middle River fire on Monday night. At just after 9:30 p.m., crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). Arriving units found fire showing from a single-wide trailer and reports of a trapped individual. One person was […]