TOWSON, MD—Towson University has been named the No. 1 public university in Maryland by Washington Monthly, which also included the school on its inaugural list of “Best-in-Class Colleges” for its commitment to student success, affordabilit0, and public service. The “Best-in-Class” list recognizes 25 universities nationwide that place students and the public good at the core of their mission. “This recognition […]
ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Ava Murrell, 14, is 4’11” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 in the Essex area. Anyone with information on Ava Murrell’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-887-0220.
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is bringing back Sunday hours at seven of its branches, beginning Sept. 7, the library announced this week. The branches will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays through the weekend before Memorial Day. The locations were chosen based on pre-pandemic usage, space, and access to resources like computers. The seven branches with […]
UPDATE: Fernando has been located. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. Fernando Lewis, 49, is 5’9″ tall and weighs 210 pounds. He was last seen in the Perry Hall area, possibly driving a black Nissan Atlima with Maryland tag “4FD5922.” Anyone with information on Fernando Lewis’ whereabouts is asked to dial […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for gasoline has fallen to $3.15 per gallon, marking the lowest Labor Day average since 2020, according to data released Tuesday by GasBuddy. The price is down 3.4 cents from a week ago and 13.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, the company said. This summer was the most affordable at the pump […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department are teaming up for 2025 Public Safety Day. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 700 E. Joppa Road in Towson (21286). There will be public safety related displays, demonstrations, a car show, and community resource information. A $20 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Panda Express is partnering with Reading Partners Baltimore for a back-to-school fundraiser to support literacy programs for local students. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, seven Baltimore-area Panda Express locations will donate 20% of pre-tax sales from qualifying orders to the nonprofit. The funds will help provide free, one-on-one tutoring and literacy enrichment programs to students. Customers can participate by placing […]