PERRY HALL, MD—A downed tree is backing up traffic along Belair Road on Friday afternoon. Councilman David Marks reports that the tree came down along northbound Route 1 in the area of Miller Road (21128). Several lanes are blocked and the Maryland State Highway Administration has been alerted. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Councilman David Marks
UPDATE: The voluntary water restrictions have been lifted. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Department of Public Works is urging residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption due to low levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources. The reservoir is currently at its lowest point in nearly two decades due to insufficient rainfall. While the city is […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes funding to replace the tennis and multipurpose courts at four locations in the Fifth District. The locations are at Harford Hills Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School, and Seven Oaks Elementary School. The multipurpose court at the Loreley Community Center will also be […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is calling on residents to nominate individuals for the county’s third annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards recognize seven individuals—one from each County Council district—who have made significant contributions to their communities. Nominations are open until June 30 and can be submitted online. To nominate an individual, residents must submit a 350-word description of […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Two friends who call themselves the “Original Pranksters” won a $50,000 prize from a Maryland Lottery Big Money scratch-off ticket. According to the Maryland Lottery, the Baltimore County women enjoy trying their luck with scratch-off games together. They go out to different places to eat and play, using the time to catch up and see if they have […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library has announced that Sunday, May 18, 2025 will be the last day for Sunday hours as it adjusts to its summer schedule. Seven branches—Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson—will be closed on Sundays starting May 25, and will resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 7. The decision was based on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The REAL ID Act of 2005, a long-delayed policy requiring air passengers to show identification that complies with the act, is now in effect. Travelers nationwide are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card at airports. The policy, enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, has been repeatedly delayed by the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two robberies and two burglaries that were reported over the past several days. At around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 1200-block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville (21234). At 12 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, a suspect burglarized a residence located in the 8800-block of Gerst Avenue […]