Baltimore County to hold Small Area Plan meeting in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning will hold a meeting on the Small Area Plan for White Marsh, Essex-Middle River, Bowleys Quarters, and Rossville/Rosedale. The in-person meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center. A virtual meeting will also be held on Tuesday, June 24th. Additional information […]

Police investigating 4 local robberies, 3 assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local robberies, assaults, and burglaries that were reported over the past week. At approximately 12 a.m. on Monday, June 1, , 2025, a group of suspects robbed someone in the unit block of Glenwood Road in Essex (21221). At approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, June 2, an armed suspect used a weapon to assault someone […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Rosedale area

ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Angel Rivera Rodriguez, 17, is 5’7” tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has been reported missing from the Rosedale area and was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black sweatshirt, and white shoes with a gold chain. Anyone with information on Angel Rivera Rodriguez’s whereabouts is asked to dial […]

The Rodents Are Coming: Maryland’s cold winter sets stage for summer invasion, warns expert

BALTIMORE, MD—While most of us bundled up and hunkered down through Maryland’s colder-than-usual winter, we weren’t the only ones seeking shelter. Rodents and other pests were doing the same, and according to one pest expert, this year’s icy season may have set the stage for a serious summer invasion. “People assume that freezing winters kill off pests, but it’s not […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could close out with a bang as forecasters say severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts, but large hail and a tornado or two are also possible. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may lead […]

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Izabel Preston has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Izabel Preston, 21, is 5’03” tall and weighs 225 pounds. She has been reported missing from the Essex area and was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 wearing a white t-shirt with the lettering “BLONDIE” […]

Baltimore Banner to hold inaugural Engaging Baltimore County event on June 10

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]

Dundalk man arrested following road rage incident on I-695

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Dundalk man has been arrested and charged with gun and drug offenses in Baltimore and Harford counties following an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm, Maryland State Police announced Friday. Travis Dontray Thomas, 26, faces charges including two counts of felony assault, two counts of misdemeanor assault, and using a firearm during a felony crime in Baltimore […]