House fire reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a New Year’s Eve house fire in Essex. The fire was reported at around 3:15 p.m. in the 300-block of Mace Avenue (21221). Units arrived to find heavy fire showing from the dwelling. No one is believed to be trapped at this time. There has been no word on any injuries.

MDOT MVA shares New Year’s Eve driving safety tips

BALTIMORE, MD—As Marylanders prepare for the New Year and set new resolutions for 2020, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding motorists of Five to Arrive Alive, a list of highway safety tips designed to help drivers, passengers and pedestrians stay safe on Maryland roadways. “We all have a responsibility to make safe and smart […]

Commercial vehicle restrictions, traffic modifications announced for Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular at the Inner Harbor

BALTIMORE, MD—County residents who will be heading into Baltimore City for New Year’s Eve should be aware of important traffic modifications. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the commercial vehicle restrictions and traffic modifications that will be implemented for Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular. In preparation for the festivities, temporary commercial vehicle restrictions will […]

Northbound I-95 shut down due to fatal crash

UPDATE 2: All lanes have been reopened. UPDATE: Traffic is now being detoured at exit 77. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Those heading north of the Nottingham area should be aware of a major, Saturday night crash. At 8 p.m., a fatal motorcycle crash was reported along northbound Interstate 95 in Bel Air. One male victim has been pronounced dead […]

Vehicle fire snarls I-95 traffic

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon vehicle fire on Interstate 95. The fire was reported at just before 3:30 p.m. along northbound I-95 just past the I-695 interchange. The two left lanes along northbound I-95 are currently blocked. Motorists should use caution in the area. [Image via Roxanne Kern]

Serious injuries reported in Perry Hall crash

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews were on the scene of a serious crash in Perry Hall/Nottingham on Tuesday evening. The crash was reported at around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Belair Road and Dunfield Road (21236). A cyclist was reportedly involved in the crash. Serious injuries were reported and a Medevac unit was requested. There has been no additional update provided.

Valve repair in Middle River leaves residents without water

UPDATE: Water has been restored to the affected area. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Some Middle River residents are without water on this Christmas Eve. At 2 p.m., the Department of Public Works said that about 100 residents were without service in the vicinity of Compass Road at Lannerton Road. Crews are repairing a malfunctioning water valve at the […]