PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors as a record number of motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly. The effects […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Board this week approved toll rate ranges for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps. The decision follows an extensive public comment process that began in January and concluded with Thursday’s vote by the Board during its livestreamed meeting to approve the toll rate ranges. At the meeting, agency staff presented their […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected […]
UPDATE: J.Crew Factory is now open in White Marsh. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—A new shopping experience will be coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh. J.Crew Factory will be opening a location at the Baltimore County shopping venue, officials announced on Thursday. The new addition will be located between Nike Clearance and the future World Market. From the […]
UPDATE: Police say the situation has been resolved peacefully and the subject has been taken into custody. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are on the scene of a barricade situation in the Rosedale area. At just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers responded to the 8900-block of King Henry […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As wildfire smoke from Canada continues to make its way into the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. The effects of air pollution can […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewksi on Tuesday visited several businesses in northeastern Baltimore County. The County Executive visited KŌNŌKŌ Jamaican restaurant on THE AVENUE at White Marsh and presented a citation recognizing owners Sandy and Jazz Tucker for their service to the community as a new and thriving strong small local business. Jazz Tucker is also the Executive Chef at […]