Harbor Tunnel Overnight Lane Closures This Week

The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel will have overnight lane closures for Jan. 22 – 26. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) are implemented. … Read more

Olszewski Announces Budget Townhalls

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced his fifth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council districtexternal link, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have … Read more

Body Found in Essex Ruled Homicide

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a homicide. At approximately 5:30 p.m., January 15, 2023, officers were called to the 900 block of Sun Circle Wa in Essex, about a body that had been located. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on January 16 and … Read more

David Marks Gives Update on Holly Hill Landscaping Issue

–by Coucilman David Marks- Two days after my inauguration, I convened a meeting between Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, the Bird River Road Neighborhood Association, and the developers of the office buildings near MD 43 and Campbell Boulevard. Attached is an enhanced landscape plan that will be implemented. The comments are from Tom Pilon, Executive Vice … Read more

Arrest Made in Old Dundalk Shooting

Baltimore County Violent Crimes detectives have arrested a suspect in the shooting that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 16. Officers initially responded to the unit block of Shipping Place in Old Dundalk, where they located a male victim in his thirties suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area … Read more

695 Inner Loop to Close at Curtis Creek Drawbridge on Jan. 20

–Photo courtesy of MDOT-  The Maryland Transportation Authority announces that emergency roadwork will temporarily close the Inner Loop of I-695 at the Curtis Creek Drawbridge next weekend. The detour will direct motorists to Quarantine Road (Exit 1), to Hawkins Point Road, to Pennington Avenue, to Ordnance Road, to northbound MD 10, to Inner Loop I-695. Drivers are encouraged … Read more

F45 Training to Open at AVENUE at White Marsh

The AVENUE at White Marsh announced that the F45 Training is moving into its shopping center. F45 Training is a fitness center/gym that has high intense group workouts. F45 is moving next to Hallmark. F45 is scheduled to open on Saturday, March 2 For more information, visit https://f45training.com/

AVENUE to Expand Youth Escort Policy

The AVENUE at White Marsh has announced a full-time Youth Escort Policy for its shopping campus. There was already a policy in place that required all visitors under the age of 17 to be accompanied by an adult over 21 on Weekends after 5 p.m. This new policy expands the time frame to all-day, seven … Read more

BCPS Students Honored for Fire Prevention Artwork

–BCPS Flickr Page/Lilia Smith, Pine Grove ES- Baltimore County Public Schools’ Grade 3 students were honored for their participation in the annual Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. During an award ceremony at Dundalk High School, the five students received awards while 28 others received honorable mentions. Awards were presented to: 1st Place … Read more

Marks Guest Speaker at PHIA Jan. 12 Meeting

The PHIA is holding the bi-monthly General Membership meeting Thursday, Jan. 12 at Honeygo Run Regional Park at 9033 Honeygo Blvd. in Perry Hall at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is 5th District County Councilman, David Marks. Please come to listen to his upcoming plans for the area and prepare any questions that you might … Read more

Kingsville Fire Reported on Forge Road

The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported crews are responding to the 5400 block of Forge Road in Kingsville for a reported dwelling fire. The fire was reported on Tuesday, Jan. 10 around 1 p.m. Initial reports are smoke from the foundation. Use caution in the area. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company also reported that … Read more

New Traffic Pattern Before I-95 Tunnel

Motorist traveling out of Eastern Baltimore County on I-95 South towards Baltimore City will notice a new traffic pattern before entering the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Starting January 15, weather permitting, two highway speed lanes and two lanes through the toll plaza will be open for motorists traveling I-95 southbound at the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Southbound … Read more