Water main break reported in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—A water main break in Parkville has left many residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch diameter water main has broken at in the 7400-block of Park Drive (21234). Seventy customers and three hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Pedestrian struck, killed in Rosedale

UPDATE: The female pedestrian victim has been identified by police. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are on the scene of a fatal, Tuesday night crash in Rosedale involving a pedestrian. The crash was reported at around 10:45 p.m. in the area of Batavia Farm Road at Pulaski Highway. Details have not yet been released but the victim was reportedly […]

Gas prices fall to four-year lows

TOWSON, MD—The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 per gallon on Tuesday for the first time in four years. Tuesday’s national gas price average stands at $1.99. In Maryland, the average is $2.02, down more than 63 cents since last year. AAA expects gas prices to push cheaper, with the national price average hitting $1.75 […]

Baltimore County suspends parking citations during COVID-19 pandemic

TOWSON, MD—Beginning on Monday, Baltimore County will suspend the issuance of all parking citations for the duration of the local state of emergency. County Executive Johnny Olszewski had previously issued an executive order providing an extension of all county licenses, permits, registrations, and other authorizations until 30 days following the end of the local state of emergency. This applies to […]

Police chase ends with crash in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—A police chase ended with a crash in Joppa on Friday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 2:15 p.m. in the area of Route 152 and Route 7 in Joppa/Edgewood. Injuries have been reported. There is a heavy police presence in the area. No update has been provided as to what led to the chase or the extent […]

MDTA votes to cut toll penalties in half

BALTIMORE, MD—With its next generation electronic toll collection system coming online this summer, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board on Thursday approved a measure that cuts in half the civil penalties for non-payment of a video toll, from $50 to $25, and accelerates a 15% toll rate discount for customers who pay video tolls within a certain timeframe. Both changes […]

Serious crash reported on I-95 in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious Saturday night crash on Interstate 95 in Joppa. The crash was reported on I-95 in the area of the Mountain Road exit. Five medic units are responding to the scene. The main crash is along southbound I-95, however one patient is reportedly in the roadway along northbound I-95. Motorists should use […]