Baltimore County Public Library announces new author series, kicking off with Erik Larson

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is launching a new author series, “Booked for Baltimore County Public Library,” with an appearance by best-selling author Erik Larson. Larson, a No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of narrative nonfiction, will speak at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21 in the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel Ballroom in Towson. Free seating reservations will […]

Maryland Lottery creates new millionaire in Baltimore, two $100K winners sold

BALTIMORE, MD—A scratch-off ticket purchased in Baltimore has made one player a millionaire, headlining a week of major lottery wins across Maryland, according to a release from the Maryland Lottery. The $1 million-winning ticket was from the MONOPOLY X100 scratch-off game and was sold at York Road Plaza Wine and Spirits, located at 6360 York Road. In addition to the […]

Police searching for missing 70-year-old man last seen in Towson area

UPDATE: Eugene Mobley has been located. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. Eugene Mobley, 70, is 5’09” tall and weighs 150 pounds. He was last seen in the Towson area wearing a light brown plaid shirt, light blue jeans, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Eugene Mobley’s whereabouts is asked to […]

Maryland State Police recover drugs, stolen firearm after traffic stop

TOWSON, MD—Maryland State Police arrested a Baltimore man Tuesday morning after a traffic stop in Baltimore County led to the discovery of suspected drugs and a stolen firearm. Jason Christopher Steptoe, 48, of Baltimore, is charged with multiple firearm offenses, including felony illegal possession of a firearm, as well as driving under the influence and various drug and traffic violations. […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area as multiple rounds of slow moving storms expected

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13th. Forecasters say thunderstorms are likely on Wednesday afternoon and evening with heavy rainfall within a short period of time. Localized rainfall amounts of around 1 to 2 inches per hour […]

Gas prices drop, follow oil prices lower

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the first time in three weeks, decreasing by 2.7 cents per gallon to an average of $3.08, according to GasBuddy data. This decline follows a drop in oil prices, which dipped below $64 per barrel. The current national average is 7.0 cents lower than a month ago and 32.3 cents […]