PERRY HALL, MD—Joppa View Elementary School will soon be getting a new sign, the school’s PTA announced this week. The new sign should be installed by the end of January 2023 and is currently being manufactured. “A huge thank you to all the admins and BCPS staff that helped us along the way, our parents and students and PTA along […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A regular Maryland Lottery player from Parkville, who usually waits until late in the holiday season to buy holiday-themed scratch-offs, bought one early this year and ended up with a $50,000 prize. “I was looking at them and the holidays are approaching, so I said, ‘Let’s get a holiday ticket,’” recalled the 69-year-old winner. He picked up the $5 […]
PERRY HALL, MD—When Rose Boughter was born, Woodrow Wilson was still President and jazz music was beginning to burst onto the scene. The Cottages of Perry Hall resident this week celebrated her 105th birthday. Councilman David Marks and the Baltimore County Department of Aging helped with the festivities. “It was a pleasure celebrating with Rose’s family and friends,” said Councilman […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists should be aware of an important exit ramp closure on I-695 this weekend. The Maryland State Highway Administration advises that crews will temporarily close the inner loop ramp to Loch Raven Boulevard (MD 542) on Saturday, November 5th. Traffic will be detoured from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ramp is being temporarily closed for mowing and debris […]
TOWSON, MD—Officials have announced details for the official 2022 Baltimore County Christmas tree lightning ceremony. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd. The tree lighting ceremony is presented by the Towson Chamber of Commerce. Alleghany Avenue from York Road to Washington Avenue will be closed from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. THE AVENUE at White […]
TOWSON, MD—Transportation officials are exploring options that could see the Light Rail expand into Towson via the Loch Raven Boulevard corridor. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration says its Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan identifies 30 transit corridors that together would create a strong transit network in Central Maryland. The East-West portion of the plan expands transportation options […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announced the launch of the fifth annual #FreedomToHelpChallenge, inspired by the giving season and the Credit Union Philosophy of ‘people helping people.’ The five-week social media challenge will accept submissions from November 4th through December 8th, and is open to the general public. Individuals, businesses, and local non-profits are welcome to post pictures […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, October 24, an individual shattered the glass door to a business located in the 2200-block of East Joppa Road in Parkville/Carney (21234). The suspect then entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of currency. At around 7:30 a.m. on […]