Overnight crash brings down utility pole in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Joppa area overnight. The crash was reported at just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, in the area of Pulaski Highway and Mountain Road. The accident brought down a utility pole and disable the traffic light at the busy intersection, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. No injuries were reported. […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for August 16 – 23

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County  MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]

Councilman Marks to recommend open space protections for 225 acres near Bird River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that he will recommend Neighborhood Commons zoning for 225 acres and over 25 acres of RC 7 zoning along Pulaski Highway near the Bird River. This is part of Issue 5-055, filed by Councilman Marks as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. Neighborhood Commons zoning protects open space throughout […]

Pulaski Highway shut down due to Edgewood crash

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a crash on Pulaski Highway in Edgewood on Friday morning. At just before 8:15 a.m. on August 2, units responded to a motor vehicle accident on US-40 in the area of Woodbridge Center Way. Pulaski Highway has been shut down and one patient is being evaluated, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should use […]

Wires down, roadways flooded with rescues in progress as storms roll through area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Wednesday evening’s storms are wreaking havoc on local roadways, with wires down and several rescues under way. Pulaski Highway at Rosedale Avenue in Rosedale is flooded with several people trapped in their vehicles, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Eastern Boulevard is closed in both directions between White Marsh Boulevard and Martin Boulevard due to live power […]

Winning $50K Keno ticket sold in Rosedale, $15K Racetrax ticket sold in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—It was a big week for local Maryland Lottery players, with winning tickets sold in Rosedale and Perry Hall. Across the state, the Maryland Lottery paid more than $29.6 million in prizes during the seven-day period ending July 7, including 27 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed during that span. Officials say a winning $50,036 […]