Water main break reported in Carney

CARNEY, MD—A water main break in the Carney area has left some residents without service. Approximately 20 customers are without water at in the 3100-block of East Avenue (21234). A Baltimore County crew is working alongside city workers to repair the main, according to Councilman David Marks. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Parkville remains unclaimed

PARKVILLE, MD—A winning Powerball ticket that was sold in Parkville remains unclaimed, according to Maryland Lottery officials. The ticket, worth $50,000, was sold on August 3 at the Shell station located at 6708 Harford Road (21234). The grace period to claim this winning ticket begins on February 1, 2021. Typically, winning draw game tickets must be cashed within 182 days […]

Celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ virtually with Baltimore County Public Library

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is inviting residents to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021…virtually. Library branches will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. – noon. Participants will make crafts, read stories, sing songs, and ring in the new year at noon. From BCPL: “Pick up a special Noon Year’s Eve […]

Longtime Parkville/Carney BCPS volunteer dies

PARKVILLE, MD—A longtime Baltimore County Public Schools volunteer who served the Parkville/Carney area has died. Marilyn Ryan served Carney Elementary School and other Parkville-area schools for more than fifty years. The Ryans remained fixtures at BCPS schools even after the youngest of their four children graduated from Parkville High School in 1972. Marilyn would volunteer twice weekly to help organize […]

Parkville snowman suffers 2020 meltdown

PARKVILLE, MD—A familiar sight graced drivers along Perring Parkway in Parkville this weekend. The iconic snowman at the intersection of Perring Parkway and Putty Hill Avenue has returned, although he looks a bit different this year. Every year, the snowman mysteriously makes an appearance at the busy Parkville intersection on Christmas Day, regardless of the weather. This year, the snowman […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, positivity rate falls

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate fell while total hospitalizations rose over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, December 25, 2020, there have been 263,160 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 5,507,948 tests, including more than […]