Utility relocation project to affect traffic on Putty Hill Avenue in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Motorists can expect to see some construction along a busy Overlea road in the coming months. The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced that a utility relocation project will take place along westbound Putty Hill Avenue prior to the bridge over I-695. Drivers can expect to temporary shoulder closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. The project […]

Boundary process for central, northeast middle schools continues with January 25 meeting

TOWSON, MD—The second of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held this week. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 to solicit public feedback about boundary line changes under consideration. This second meeting will be held […]

Man robbed at gunpoint near Hazelwood Inn, woman assaulted in Parkville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past month. At just before 12:45 a.m. on Monday, September 19, a man forcibly entered his ex-girlfriend’s residence in the 3000-block of Putty Hill Avenue in Parkville (21234) via a rear sliding door. The suspect struck the victim in the face and the lock on the door was […]

Parkville 9/11 Path of Honor marks 11th year

PARKVILLE, MD—An annual tradition will return to Parkville this weekend. For the past eleven years, volunteers have placed 2,977 American flags along Putty Hill Avenue, from Old Harford Road to Harford Road, in honor of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The 2022 Path of Honor will go up on Friday morning to commemorate […]

BCPS to host new series of open houses to hire teachers and other staff for the 2022-2023 school year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the third largest school system in Maryland and 22nd largest in the nation, has announced a new series of open houses to recruit teachers and others for the 2022-2023 school year. While the open houses’ focus will be on teacher recruitment, candidates also are sought to serve as bus drivers, bus attendants, cafeteria workers, building […]

Icy Delights snowballs coming to Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville will soon have a new spot for frozen treats. Icy Delights will be taking over the snowball stand formerly occupied by Elizabeth & Zyggie’s. Icy Delights is a small chain of snowball stands, as well as three ice cream stores, serving Baltimore and surrounding areas since 1992. Shaved ice served in gourmet flavors is their staple. The new […]

Man pulls weapon during Carney road rage incident, robbery reported on Putty Hill Avenue

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At just after noon on Tuesday, May 3, an individual met two other individuals in the 1100-block of Deanwood Road in Hillendale (21234) to sell a pair of shoes. One suspect provided the victim with counterfeit money and displayed a weapon. At just before 12:30 p.m. on […]