Sunset Cove closes permanently

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Sunset Cove has permanently closed its doors. The popular Bowleys Quarters waterfront  bar & restaurant made the announcement on Facebook on Sunday, April 6, 2025. “Sunset Cove is permanently CLOSED,” the announcement read. “We would like to take this time to thank all of our loyal customers and employees. It has been an amazing run with many fantastic […]

Police investigating local robberies, burglaries, and assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating nearly a dozen local crimes that were reported in late March. At approximately 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, multiple unknown suspects burglarized a residence in the 2200-block of Southorn Road in Middle River (21220) and stole various items. At approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, a suspect used a weapon […]

Online petition created to support development of Middle River Library

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An online petition has been created urging county officials to support the development of a Baltimore County Public Library branch in Middle River. “Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to partner with the developers of the Greenleigh community in Middle River to build a new, 21st Century Library,” reads the Change.org petition. “The proposal includes […]

State Highway Administration begins first Operation Clean Sweep Maryland litter campaign of 2025 season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has begun its first Operation Clean Sweep Maryland of 2025. The effort will continue through Friday, March 29, 2025. Although litter pickup is a routine part of daily roadway maintenance, Operation Clean Sweep Maryland is an all-hands on deck litter pickup and debris removal effort held multiple times throughout the state […]

Police investigating two local robberies, three residential burglaries

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local robberies and three residential burglaries that were reported this month. At approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, an armed suspect robbed someone in the 200-block of Riverton Road in Middle River (21220).  The suspect was apprehended. At approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, March 14, an armed suspect robbed someone in the 300-block […]

Police in Baltimore County warn of rise in daytime residential burglaries

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning residents of an increase in daytime burglaries involving traveling groups of thieves. Over 30 cases have been reported in the first three months of 2025. These groups typically operate in small, separate teams, often consisting of two to three women. They primarily target single-family homes in neighborhoods, where residents tend to be […]