Roadwork on I-695 in eastern Baltimore County to require overnight lane closures

ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project next week to improve traction on the driving surface of the inner and outer loops of I-695 in the vicinity of Chesaco Avenue in eastern Baltimore County. Work will include texturizing .35 miles of the asphalt pavement and replacing reflective pavement markings as needed. Starting at 9 […]

Woman injured in Cedonia shooting

BALTIMORE, MD—Police are investigating after a woman was injured in a shooting on Thursday evening. At around 7:15 p.m. on June 16, officers responded to the intersection of Leidan Road and Arnham Road (21206) where the found a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an area hospital and is currently in stable condition.  Detectives are […]

Baltimore County Public Library again partners with Vision To Learn to provide children with free glasses

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to supply children in low-income households with glasses for the coming school year, Baltimore County Public Library is once again partnering with the nonprofit Vision To Learn, which will visit 12 of our branches over the summer months. Children who step aboard the organization’s mobile vision clinic will receive free eye exams and if needed, new […]

Royal Farms in Rosedale sells winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

ROSEDALE, MD—She was driving home from a doctor’s appointment when it hit her, a 69-year-old Baltimore resident explained to Maryland Lottery officials. She got the urge to play a scratch-off that visits her maybe twice a week. About five minutes later, she experienced a second urge that was so significant she stopped at Royal Farms in Rosedale. The retired seamstress […]

Stormy Thursday expected in Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the Baltimore area through midnight. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A stormy Thursday is on tap for much of the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says morning thunderstorms are likely, especially over northeastern Maryland. Eventually a more widespread threat for severe thunderstorms will emerge on Thursday afternoon and evening. […]

CCBC Essex breaks ground on major renovation of Wellness and Athletics Center

ROSEDALE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County, Essex kicked off major renovations of its Wellness and Athletics Center with a groundbreaking ceremony that was held on Wednesday afternoon at 7210 Rossville Boulevard in Rosedale (21237).  Construction is set to begin this summer. Built in 1972, the CCBC Essex Wellness and Athletics Center currently houses programs in the Schools of Wellness, Education, […]

Police searching for missing Rosedale woman

UPDATE: Police say Tina Newell has been located. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Rosedale woman. Tina Newell, 35, is 5’7” tall, weighs 194 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities say she was last seen in the Rosedale area. Anyone with any information on Tina Newell’s whereabouts is asked […]

Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will remain in effect until 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional […]