Baltimore County government, MTA announce Labor Day closures and modifications

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and most Maryland public transit services will be closed or operating on a modified schedule for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Baltimore County’s main offices, as well as its landfill and drop-off centers, will be closed. Additionally, CountyRide and Towson Loop Circulators will not be operating. For residents, trash, recycling, and […]

Joppatowne woman buys winning $500,000 Powerball ticket in Middle River

BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County woman is keeping a family tradition alive after her late father’s love for the lottery led her to a $500,000 Powerball Double Play win. The Joppatowne resident, who chose to remain anonymous and go by the nickname “Brown Eyed Girl,” claimed her prize on Wednesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters. She said her father had a passion […]

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

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to begin a study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The first committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]

AUGUST 27 POLICE BLOTTER: Assault, burglary incidents under investigation in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a series of first-degree assault and burglary incidents that occurred in northeast Baltimore County over a five-day period, according to a department crime blotter. The incidents, spanning from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, resulted in at least two arrests. On Aug. 24, an unknown suspect burglarized a residence in the 9900 block of Berliner Place in […]

Unscheduled mosquito spraying to occur in parts of Baltimore County this week

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture will conduct unscheduled mosquito control spraying in parts of Baltimore County on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in response to public health concerns about mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-low volume (ULV) truck-based spraying is planned for the evenings in Dundalk near the intersections of Mt. Olive Road and Authority Drive, and in Middle River near the intersections of […]

Winning $500,000 Powerball ticket sold in Middle River as jackpot keeps rolling

BALTIMORE, MD—A Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Middle River is worth $500,000 after matching five numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the Maryland Lottery announced Tuesday. The ticket was purchased at Bernie’s Liquors, located at 1414 Martin Blvd. The lucky ticket holder will receive a half-million-dollar prize, missing out on the $10 million top prize by not matching the red […]

Police searching for missing person last seen in Rosedale area

UPDATE: Marvin Raymond has been located. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. Marvin Raymond, 39, is 6’ 0” tall and weighs 210 pounds. He was last seen in the Rosedale area on Monday, August wearing a white t-shirt and jean shorts. Anyone with information on Marvin Raymond’s whereabouts is asked to […]

Gas prices rise amid Great Lakes refinery snag

BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 3.4 cents to $3.12 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy report released Monday. The increase comes after storms temporarily knocked the largest refinery in the Midwest offline, causing prices to jump sharply in Ohio (+32.5¢), Wisconsin (+23.5¢), and Michigan (+19.8¢). “The national average […]