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Nearly a dozen cars broken into overnight at Catonsville apartment complex
Baltimore County police are investigating after nearly a dozen cars were broken into overnight at a Catonsville apartment complex. Officers found the aftermath of the break-ins early Tuesday at a complex on Fern Valley Circle. Some of the 11 cars had their windows smashed, while others had items stolen from inside.
Marks: Council expected to approve purchase of C.P. Crane property
One of my top priorities as Baltimore County Councilman has been to preserve open space and reduce the development along Baltimore County’s waterfront. We’ve initiated dozens of rezoning issues that will lower the amount of development allowed throughout Bowleys Quarters, Oliver Beach, and other neighborhoods—and in early September, the Baltimore County Council is expected to review a contract to purchase over 80 acres of the former C.P. Crane plant. With...
Dump trucks, real estate, Venmo: Baltimore County executive’s ties to brother of firefighter who got settlement
Baltimore County has paid more than $4 million to buy dump trucks from the company that employs John Tirabassi, a personal friend of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. Olszewski’s administration could spend up to $550,000 fighting in court to shield the details of a secret settlement paid to John Tirabassi’s brother Philip, a former county firefighter, in 2020. The county paid $4.2 million ...
Dozens of AP exam students in Baltimore County may have to retake tests due to missing answer sheets
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Schools said about 100 Advanced Placement exam answer sheets from students at Western School of Technology are missing which could mean retakes for those students.While the district says it's working with College Board -- the organization that administers the test -- to find them, a student told WJZ he is worried about his missing test."It's terrible given how big of a test it is," Western Tech student Daniel Fitzpatrick said. College Board wouldn't go into specifics on the retesting options due to student privacy. However, the organization hopes to prevent situations like this one in the...
Marks to recommend downzoning 18 acres along Bird River
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced rezoning recommendations designed to reduce the impact of development on the Bird River. First, Marks will recommend classifying nearly 18 acres of land on the southern side of the Bird River near White Marsh Run to RC 20, removing an existing industrial zoning. The new classification is designed to better protect this critical area of the Bird River region from development. ...
Dundalk Man Nearly Misplaced Lottery Ticket Worth More Than $1M
A Baltimore County man who called an audible to appease his wife is feeling lucky after finally claiming a $1,045,588 FAST PLAY Extreme Green progressive jackpot prize after swapping out a $30 ticket in exchange a $20 ticket that was sold at Squires Restaurant on Holabird Avenue in Dundalk. “At...
Campaign to expand Baltimore County Council by four seats fails
Despite a last-minute push from Democratic leaders, a campaign to expand the Baltimore County Council by four seats failed to gather enough signatures to appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. A host of politicians at the local and state level, including Democrats County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, last week endorsed the Vote4More campaign led by Linda ...
Dan Rodricks: These Black golfers played through segregation on Maryland greens. They became champions. | STAFF COMMENTARY
Things turned out pretty well: Al Wilson and Tim McCready, who learned to golf back when racist laws kept most Black people off Maryland greens unless they were caddies, ended up hitting thousands of long, sweet drives and teaching hundreds of men and women to do the same. The bonus: They’ve been best friends for nearly 60 years, since their days on the Morgan State University golf team, and ...
Councilman Marks to support preserving 47 acres as open space near Orems
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will support rezoning changes that will preserve about 47 acres of land as open space in the communities centered around Orems Elementary School. He will supporting changing about 19 acres of land to DR 1, or one...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Middle River Recreation Activity Center in August
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in August. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Among those in attendance will be County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, and Baltimore...
Maryland gas prices stay almost level for week
Average gasoline prices in Baltimore have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.44 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 663 stations in Baltimore. Prices in Baltimore are 12.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 30.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.78 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Baltimore was priced...
‘Summer hunger gap’ comes with extra challenge of distance in rural counties
The “summer hunger gap” is a challenge throughout the state, as low-income families lose access to school meals during the break, but it's an even greater challenge in rural counties, where miles can separate families from the food they need.
Moore makes state Supreme Court appointment
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore recently appointed of Peter K. Killough to the Supreme Court of Maryland's Fourth Appellate Judicial Circuit. The governor's office made the announcement July 25. "Judge Killough is a public servant in every sense. He has dedicated over a decade of his life to serving the people of Maryland, and we are grateful that he has raised his hand, once again, to make our state better,"...
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