The Curious Oyster to hold ‘Tastings & Tapas’ event in November

WHITE MARSH, MD—A restaurant on THE AVENUE at White Marsh will be holding a special event in November for a worthy environmental cause. The Curious Oyster will host “Tastings & Tapas” on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 6 p.m. The event will feature the Oyster Recovery Partnership, which was established in 1994 to build and strengthen cooperative oyster restoration efforts […]

Seven Courts man sentenced to more than 33 years in prison on child pornography charges

CARNEY, MD—U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on Friday sentenced Thomas Michael Mannion, Jr., 46, of Carney/Nottingham, to 400 months in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for two counts of production of child pornography. Mannion previously admitted to engaging in sexually explicit conduct with two minor victims. Judge Gallagher also ordered that, upon his release from prison, Mannion […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate, mortality rates continue to decline

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate and mortality rates continued to fall as hospitalizations rose over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, October 23, 2020, there have been 138,691 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 3,201,774 […]

Baltimore County adding 31 additional election ballot drop boxes, to provide live-stream of ballot counting

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County this week provided an update on the upcoming November 3 General Election. The Baltimore County Board of Elections received over 230,000 requests for mail-in ballots. Over 75,000 ballots have already been submitted and received by the Baltimore County Board of Elections. The Board is currently projecting an overall turnout of about 419,000 residents, In early October, Baltimore […]

Thriveworks to open new counseling office in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new counseling facility will soon be opening in the Perry Hall/Nottingham area. David S. Brown Enterprises on Friday announced that Thriveworks would be coming soon to the Blakely Building on Belair Road. Thriveworks connects individuals with providers who help their clients manage challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life transitions, and more. The company has offices across […]

Dense Fog Advisory for Nottingham area extended until noon on Wednesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service had initially indicated that the advisory would expire at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, but due to persistent foggy conditions, it has now been extended until noon. Visibility in many areas has been reduced to one quarter mile or less. Hazardous driving conditions are possible […]

Perry Hall woman recognized for 50 years of service to Girl Scouts

UPDATE: Gladys Friedel has passed away. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall woman has been recognized for 50 years of service to the community. On Tuesday evening, Delegate Joe Boteler and Councilman David Marks recognized Gladys Friedel for a half-century of service to the Girl Scouts of America. Friedel has served as a mentor to thousands of […]

White Marsh 7-Eleven sells winning $20,200 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

WHITE MARSH, MD—Scratch-off games generated the biggest Maryland Lottery prizes in the week ending Oct. 18, with tickets worth $50,000 sold in Oxon Hill and Towson, and three tickets worth $20,200, including one that was sold in White Marsh. Officials say the 7-Eleven located at 8601 Honeygo Boulevard sold a winning $20,000 2020 Cash scratch-off. The Maryland Lottery Claims Center […]