Labor Day gas prices lowest in four year, fueling end-of-summer road trips

TOWSON, MD—As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, travelers are taking to the roadways rather than flying or using other modes of transportation, according to AAA – but they aren’t opting for the usual tourist spots, as concerns over the coronavirus continue to shape travel plans. Lower gas prices are also helping to fuel the demand for family road trips, […]

Parking lot expansion under way at Gunpowder Elementary School

UPDATE: The parking improvements have been completed. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The long-awaited expansion of the Gunpowder Elementary School parking lot is now under way. Councilman David Marks shared photos of the expansion work “in progress” on Thursday. “When schools reopen, this (expansion) should alleviate the persistent parking issues in this area – one of the key priorities identified […]

Crash on I-695 snarls Parkvillle/Carney traffic

UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon crash on I-695 in Parkville/Carney. The crash was reported at around 4:45 p.m. along the outer loop between the Belair Road and Harford Road exits. The two right lanes are blocked along the outer loop prior to Harford Road. […]

Jack-knifed tractor-trailer causes fuel spill on I-95

UPDATE 2: All lanes have now been reopened. UPDATE: The Maryland Transportation Authority says to anticipate the extended closure of northbound I-95 in the Rossville/White Marsh area due to crash response and cleanup operations. Traffic is being detoured at I-695 (Ex64). Alternate routes include US 40, MD 7, or US 1. Express Toll Lanes open under normal tolling operations (no […]

Councilman Marks: County to replace cement barriers at New Gerst Lane in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that Baltimore County will replace the cement barriers located at New Gerst Lane in Perry Hall. The barriers, which have been in place for more than a decade, have often been criticized for being ugly and distasteful in the community. “The Baltimore County Department of Public Works is evaluating several […]

Water main break reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—A water main break in Rosedale has left many residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that a ten-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 6700-block of Golden Ring Road (21237). Fifty customers, three hydrants, and one un-named major facility are without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the […]