TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Council Chair Julian Jones on Thursday celebrated Earth Week by announcing an expansion of Operation ReTree Baltimore County, a new equity-based tree planting initiative that is expanding severely diminished tree canopies in highly populated, lower-income neighborhoods. Surrounded by community members and officials, Olszewski and Jones planted one of 45 native trees that are […]
TOWSON, MD—Nine of Baltimore County Public Schools’ visual art teachers have been recognized with district awards from the BCPS Office of Visual Arts through the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, nine additional BCPS visual arts teachers have been nominated for state recognition. “We are so proud of our talented visual arts educators for the many ways that they inspire […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department has also announced the purchase of 26 new medic units. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week placed an order for $24 million worth of new fire apparatus. Officials say this apparatus will replace aging units in keeping with the department’s replacement schedule. The new purchases include: (10) 750-gallon […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported this month. At 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, an individual broke into a location in the 12000-block of Harford Road in Glen Arm (21057) and stole several items. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. At just before 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, three suspects engaged a fourth […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Motorists should be aware of a resurfacing project that will soon begin in eastern Baltimore County. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project on Wednesday, April 20, to mill and resurface asphalt pavement on westbound US 40 (Pulaski Highway) in eastern Baltimore County. Contractor crews will work between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating after a 50-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash in Rosedale. At just before 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, at a 2011 Dodge Ram was traveling southbound on Lillian Holt Drive (21237), while a 2006 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound. The Dodge Ram made a left hand turn toward Trump Mill Road in […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Local July 4th celebrations will be making a comeback in 2022. Both the Fullerton and Loch Raven fireworks displays will return this summer. The Fullerton Fireworks Foundation is a non-profit organization run entirely by community volunteers. The event, which will be held on Sunday, July 4 is supported by the nearby communities of Overlea-Fullerton, Linover, Elmwood, Belmar, Perry Hall, […]
Editor’s note: This article is about the national average and does not take into account the reinstatement of Maryland’s gas tax, which occurred on Sunday. NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the fourth straight week, the nation’s average gas price has declined, falling 3.8 cents from a week ago to $4.06 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 […]