Pedestrian killed in Overlea crash near Prague Avenue

Baltimore County Police reported a 69-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Overlea on Friday. According to police, officers were called to Belair Road and Prague Avenue in reference to a pedestrian crash on April 10 around 8:20 p.m. Once on scene, detectives with the Crash Team determined that the individual was struck … Read more

Sprouts Farmers Market moving into Middle River Big Lots site

Sprouts Farmers Market

–photos courtesy of Josh Sines- Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to Middle River The organic grocery store will take residence in the old Big Lots building in the Costco shopping center at 9900 Pulaski Highway. Josh Sines, the president of the Essex-Middle River Civic Council made the official announcement about the new store. “I can … Read more

Police arrest Dine and Dasher in Parkville/White Marsh area

Randy Nelson

Baltimore County Police said a dine & dasher in the White Marsh and Parkville area was been caught over the weekend  Police reported officers arrested 57-year-old Randy Nelson in connection with several thefts that occurred throughout northeastern Baltimore County since April 8, 2026. Detectives were able to link the suspect to at least five cases … Read more

Local officials split vote on controversial Trust Act

–photo courtesy of Delegate Bob Long- The Maryland General Assembly passed SB 791 Community Trust Act over the weekend. The bill states it is “prohibiting employees and agents of State and local correctional facilities from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to certain exceptions; and prohibiting law enforcement agents from taking certain actions … Read more

Councilman Marks gives update on Mohrs Lane Bridge project

The following statement was released by 5th District Councilman David Marks about an update on the Mohrs Lane Bridge project in Middle River  The Mohrs Lane Bridge connection will produce another east-west link between Philadelphia Road and Pulaski Highway.  Right now, the main direct connections are at Ebenezer and Middle River Roads – it’s a … Read more

Westbound ramp from MD 150 to MD 700 closed on Monday 9 to 3

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is notifying motorists that CSX Transportation will close and detour the ramp from westbound MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) to northbound MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) in Middle River on Monday, April 13.  The work, which is to repair and resurface the asphalt roadway approach to the single railroad track crossing the ramp, will begin at … Read more

Marks: “Traffic improvements must be required at Ebenezer/Philadelphia”

The following article has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about traffic issues at the intersection of Ebenezer and Philadelphia roads On April 8, the Baltimore Business Journal published a story about the marketing of a nine-acre site at Philadelphia and Ebenezer Roads.  For some readers, that article gave the impression that … Read more

Jackson announces District 8 Legislative Bond Initiatives

District 8 state Senator Carl Jackson announces his State Legislative Bond Initiatives for 2026. They include the following items:   *$2 million for Eastside Commuter Bus from White Marsh to Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. *$130K for new playground at Cromwell Valley Elementary School *$125K for Overlea High School scoreboard *$100K for security and technology … Read more

One person injured in “accidental shooting” in Middle River

Baltimore County Police reported an “accidental shooting” that left one person injured in Middle River on Tuesday around 11:20 a.m. Officers responded to the 11500 block of Crossroads Circle in Middle River for reports of an accidental shooting at an area business. Once on scene, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound … Read more

Council passes bill to lower housing costs, limit development

The following article was submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his legislation that places a cap on development impact fees. On April 6, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that will place a cap on development impact fees pending a review by the Department of Planning. The … Read more

Fallen Heroes Day at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens

Fallen Heroes

The 41st annual Fallen Heroes Day observance will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, MD 21093 The ceremony honors Maryland police, firefighters, corrections officers, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have died in the line of duty. It … Read more

Marks Requests PSC Intervention in Power Line Case

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced he is supporting intervention by the Public Service Commission to modify or reject the recent order issued by the Public Utility Law Judge in the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project.    “Significant portions of the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project are proposed to be constructed within Baltimore County, including … Read more

Salling announces funding for library, playgrounds & projects

Sixth District Sen. Johnny Ray Salling announced his state bond initiatives for the 2026 session. They include: $300K towards the contruction of a new facility for Essex Library. $100k towards a new playground at Sandalwood Elementary in Essex. $50K towards facility and renovation improvements at Watersedge Park in Dundalk. $50K towards enhancements at the Maryland … Read more