Maryland Car Rally Task Force dismantles several car rallies in Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and its partner law enforcement agencies dismantled six large-scale illegal car rallies across Baltimore County, Harford County, and Baltimore City on Saturday, leading to three arrests. The coordinated enforcement effort, which began at 11 p.m. on June 28, focused on public roads, industrial zones, and parking lots. Authorities conducted high-visibility patrols and enforcement […]

Two Baltimore County roadwork projects to begin on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will soon begin a $1.1 million pavement resurfacing project on approximately one-mile of MD 166 (South Rolling Road) from the Park and Ride Lot to Bloomsbury Avenue in Catonsville. The project will start as soon as Sunday night, April 27, and is expected to be completed in late June, weather permitting. Motorists can expect […]

Costas Inn owner dies in carbon monoxide accident in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—The owner of a popular Baltimore-area restaurant has died of carbon monoxide poisoning. At just before 7:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, Baltimore County Fire Department units responded to the 11200-block of Old Carriage Road (21057) for a reported cardiac arrest at a residence, which quickly escalated into a hazardous carbon monoxide (CO) emergency. Upon arrival, fire […]

I-695/Broening Highway interchange set to reopen

BALTIMORE, MD—The I-695/Broening Highway interchange is set to reopen on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. Access to Broening Highway is via existing turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard (Exit 42) and follow detour to return […]

Family Game Night leads to $88,000 scratch-off win for Parkville woman

PARKVILLE, MD—A Baltimore County woman won twice during a fun-filled family game night where Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets were given as prizes. When the 29-year-old Parkville resident emerged victorious, she received an Electric 8s scratch-off as a prize that delivered an electrifying $88,000 win. After scanning the instant ticket’s prize check area using the Maryland Lottery app, the lucky lady […]

I-695 repair, rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek set to begin in winter 2024, public open houses scheduled

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board on Thursday approved a $33.2 million contract for the I-695 Repairs and Rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek in Baltimore County. Expected to begin major construction early in 2024, this system preservation project is necessary to address settlement of I-695 that has occurred since it was widened to a multi-lane, median-divided highway […]