Councilman Marks to recommend downzoning 18 acres along Bird River

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced rezoning recommendations designed to reduce the impact of development on the Bird River. First, Councilman Marks will recommend classifying nearly 18 acres of land on the southern side of the Bird River near White Marsh Run to RC 20, removing an existing industrial zoning. The new classification is designed to […]

Middle River man arrested after pointing gun at driver

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 53-year-old Middle River man has been arrested after he pointed a gun at another motorist, Maryland State Police said in a news release Friday. Jason Catanzariti is facing felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses, police said. Catanzariti is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond. […]

Wires down, roadways flooded with rescues in progress as storms roll through area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Wednesday evening’s storms are wreaking havoc on local roadways, with wires down and several rescues under way. Pulaski Highway at Rosedale Avenue in Rosedale is flooded with several people trapped in their vehicles, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Eastern Boulevard is closed in both directions between White Marsh Boulevard and Martin Boulevard due to live power […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces events for 2024 National Night Out

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be participating in the 41st Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This national campaign aims to promote police and community partnerships through positive activities. Through scheduled events such as block parties, cookouts, games, educational workshops and more, the goal is to foster a spirit of togetherness to ensure that every […]

Two rescued after boat capsizes near Pooles Island

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Two people were rescued after a boat overturned near Pooles Island on Sunday. The incident occurred at around noon on July 14, 2024. Aviation units, including Maryland State Police Trooper 1, and divers searched for the boat’s occupants. Two people were reportedly picked up by another boat and taken back to land. There has been no word on […]

Middle River homicide victims identified

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police have identified the two women who were killed in an apparent double homicide in Middle River over the weekend. At just after 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, officers responded to the unit block of Taos Circle (21220) for a welfare check. When authorities arrived, they located two adult female victims who had sustained apparent trauma to […]