Loch Raven library branch to close for roof replacement

LOCH RAVEN, MD—Baltimore County Public Library’s Loch Raven Branch will temporarily close for a roof replacement. The branch will be closed Monday, June 2, through Saturday, June 7, 2025. The branch will reopen to customers on Monday, June 9th. While the branch is closed, customers can use the Towson or Parkville-Carney branches. The digital library is also available 24/7. Baltimore […]

Police investigating several local burglaries, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local burglaries and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence in the 3100-block of East Avenue in Carney (21234). At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 1200-block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville (21234) […]

DPWT announces water main replacement projects in Loch Raven, Parkville, Overlea

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation is set to begin construction on two water main replacements in the county’s Sixth District. Water main replacements are necessary to ensure that the local water distribution system delivers high quality water to homes and businesses, and to prevent future water main breaks. In the areas of Hillendale Park and […]

DPWT to hold open house on Parkville drainage issues

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will host an open house to share information about a study of drainage conditions being undertaken in the Parkville area. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Loch Raven Public Library Meeting Room. This study will incorporate community feedback on local drainage […]

Winning $25,000 Pick 5 tickets sold in Parkville, Overlea, Towson

NOTTINGHAM, MD—It was a big week for local lottery players in northeastern Baltimore County. The Maryland Lottery says that winning $25,000 Pick 5 tickets were sold in Parkville, Overlea, and Towson over the past week. A winning $25,000 Pick 5 ticket was sold on February 13, 2025 at Taylor Avenue Carroll Fuel, located at 900 Taylor Avenue, 21286 (claimed).  Another […]

Police investigating three local robberies, two burglaries

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local robberies and two burglaries that were reported in recent days. At just before 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, an unknown suspect robbed someone of their property in the 1800-block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville (21234) before fleeing the scene. At just before 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, an armed suspect robbed […]

Baltimore County waitress scores winning $50,000 lottery scratch-off

TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County waitress won $50,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Deluxe Crossword game. She told Lottery officials that she doesn’t often buy scratch-off tickets. However, her luck changed when a family member reminded her about the fun of playing. The waitress said she had a $5 bill in her purse when her family member was stopping for lottery tickets […]