Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order to double Baltimore County’s goals for Minority-and-Women Owned enterprise participation in County contracts to 30 percent by Fiscal Year 2026. This new order updates a 2017 Executive Order, which set an overall goal of 15 percent of total dollars spent on discretional procurements awarded to and … Read more
The start of a new year heralds the return of a beloved tradition – Team BCPS Day. On Thursday, January 12, all community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using #BCPSblue. Awards will be presented for photo creativity. “This year’s Team BCPS Day, Thursday, January 12, is a day … Read more
Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported that crews are responding to the 11500 Block of Franklinville Road in Kingsville for a reported explosion. Initial reports thwt gas explosion occurred in the kitchen on Wednesday afternoon but that was false. Crews later reported it was a malfunctioning stove and not an explosion. The area was cleared. Motorists … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Crews with the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department responded with other units to a structure fire in Edgemere. The fire was reported in the 8000 block of Wood Avenue on early Wednesday morning. Arriving crews found a well involved shed encroaching on a carport and … Read more
–photo courtesy of the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Department- A motor vehicle crash with rescue was reported by the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department at the intersection of North Point Road & Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk. The accident was reported on Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m. Crews on the scene reported that multiple vehicles … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a hazardous materials incident at Hampton Inn, 8225 Town Center Drive in White Marsh. No further information was provided. The incident was reported Tuesday around 1:30 p.m.
– photo courtesy of MDOT- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a crash on I-95 north near New Forge Road in Kingsville. A vehicle reportedly struck the rear of a tractor trailer and overturned. The accident was reported on Tuesday around 8:30 a.m. There is no further information.
The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 9, 2023. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on your scheduled … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department and Metro Crime Stoppers are hoping the public can provide information that leads to the arrest of a homicide suspect. Twenty-five year old Daquana J. Thompson is wanted in connection to a homicide that occurred on Sept. 22 in the 1000 block of Old Eastern Ave in Essex. Anyone with … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- The victim of this morning’s fatal fire in Edgemere has been identified as Joseph Nichols, 85. It has been determined that the fire originated in the bedroom. The cause of the fire is still undetermined.
-photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- According to the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department, eastside units battled a dwelling fire in the 2500 block of Snyder Avenue in Edgemere. The Baltimore County Fire Department reported one person was found dead. The fire was reported on Thursday, Dec. 29 around 2:21 a.m. … Read more
Deep Creek Elementary Physical Education and STEM teacher Brent Driessen is going to the Military Bowl in Annapolis today. The retired marine was one of 10 educators in the Maryland/Virginia region to be named a winner for the “Extra Yard for Teachers” award presented by the Military Bowl Foundation and the College Football Foundation. For … Read more
Detectives have charged 31-year-old Dariel Williams with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, motor vehicle theft and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence from a Dec. 25 incident in Bowleys Quarters. The suspect remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a Christmas night shooting in Bowleys Quarters. Police officers responded to the unit block of Joggins Court following reports of a shooting on Sunday, Dec. 25 at approximately 11:10 p.m. Once on scene, officers discovered a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital … Read more
Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Essex. According to reports, police officers responded to the area of Briar Hill Place and Snowberry Court shortly before 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 When officers arrived, they found a male in his twenties outside, suffering from a minor gunshot wound. Detectives with the Violent Crimes … Read more
-photo courtesy of the NWS Baltimore/Washington- The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports current morning temps are in the 30s & 40s with readings close to 50 degrees up across northeast Maryland. The NWS reports that will change by 1 p.m. as temperatures will take a 20-30 degree plunge into the teens & 20s.
-photos courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a two-vehicle accident sent one civilian and a first responder to the hospital with serious injuries on Thursday night. The collision occurred at Middle River Road & Pawnee Road on Dec. 22 around 7:30 p.m. Baltimore County Police is investigating the cause.
The Providence Volunteer Fire Company reported a dwelling fire in Parkville overnight. The fire was reported in the 8800 block of Victory Avenue on Thursday at 1 a.m. There are no further details at this time. For more news go to eastcountytimes.com
–photo courtesy of WMVFC- As the area gets busy with the holiday season, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported five accidents in the Campbell Boulevard and Philadelphia Road corridor over the last two days. The first crash was reported by WMVFC on Tuesday, Dec. 20 around 4:08 p.m. as a vehicle crashed into the … Read more
Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health and Human Services clinics and County senior centers, will be closed on Friday, December 23, Monday December 26, and Monday, January 2, 2023 in recognition of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Towson Loop and CountyRide service will not operate on Monday December 26 or Monday, January … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a vehicle crash at the White Marsh McDonald’s on Campbell Boulevard near Philadelphia Road. A vehicle reportedly struck the building on Tuesday around 4:08 p.m. No injuries were reported.