— A Maryland State Police helicopter landed on I-95 Tuesday morning following a serious multi-vehicle collision The crash blocked all southbound lanes near King Avenue in White Marsh Live footage captured on the Department of Transportation's Chart cameras showed police but the medevac transported at least one injured person to the hospital drivers are urged to use MD 43 to the outer loop of I-695 Check back here for more updates on this developing story While some restaurants battle for foot traffic nestled in the shadow of an indoor skydiving park and a desert of beige strip malls Long lines form for oxtail and goat curry in a neighborhood where restaurant owner Jazz Tucker says nearly no Caribbean community exists And yet in the predominantly white Central Maryland suburb with just over 10,000 people lies the success story of Konoko — a restaurant marketing itself as a “Jamaican Experience.” “We were looking for somewhere we could make a cultural statement,” Tucker said “There’s a need for Caribbean and Jamaican food Konoko attempts to recreate the experience of traveling to the island Servers greet tables like flight attendants and the occasional kitschy plane window looks out at a painted mural of Konoko Falls a waterfall near where Tucker grew up and for which the restaurant is named The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. the restaurant had an average of 500 people per weekend night — a number that’s since climbed upward of 600 Most can’t get in without a reservation at least three days in advance When this reporter tried to nab an empty seat at the bar on a Friday security stepped in because it gets too crowded for anyone to wait around for a spot the waitlist for tables was full and carry-out orders closed who will be expected to drive crowds to South Baltimore the same way he does in the suburbs But how did he get so many of those customers in the first place who traveled from her home in Cecil County to White Marsh to give Konoko a try “People want to go somewhere with good food adding that crowds always come out for a quality DJ and authentic Caribbean dishes “You usually have to travel into the city for those things You don’t always find that around White Marsh.” The level of business still surprises Tucker People on the street stop him to ask the best time to nab a table at Konoko His restaurant is the only Caribbean restaurant in White Marsh and one of few in Baltimore County It’s a strategy that paid off with his first restaurant stood out from its competitors by offering Jamaican staples from rice and peas to jerk chicken while also providing families a comfortable space to gather and learn about the cuisine “Some of the people had never known, or never tasted our culture,” Tucker said of Edgewood, a predominantly Black neighborhood with a small Caribbean community Explaining his culture and cuisine to customers is one of Tucker’s passions: “I feel the need to do it.” He talks about the dishes’ strong similarities to Maryland soul food both sharing deep roots in West African cuisine He’ll gladly explain to customers the art of sucking the meat out of oxtail which he compares to a ribeye for newcomers or the fiery yet fruity vibrance of a scotch bonnet pepper Many of Tucker’s customers had eaten what he deems Americanized versions of the cuisine but few knew the magic of a pimento dried fruit which is used in Jamaican allspice to build the smoky flavor into his jerk seasoning the way Tucker made it growing up in the island’s St “I was blown away with how busy we were,” he said of Island Spice Tucker noticed the same need for a cultural hub when he heard about a space opening at The Avenue at White Marsh The 35-acre retail development in Baltimore County is a rapidly growing spot with cheeky street signs neon lights and astroturf lawns — a town center for the White Marsh neighborhood Neither the Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association nor the Federal Realty Investment Trust Konoko stood out from The Avenue‘s other offerings It’s a communal experience where the blasting of reggae and ’90s R&B music compels customers to dance in their bar stools flat-screen televisions and a large bar with fruity drinks that come in extravagant flights add to the ambience It‘s over the top and bursting with energy to signature plays on pasta dishes like the KoKo rigatoni loaded with an Italian and jerk-seasoned cream sauce coupled with shrimp and pricey imports of oxtail and goat are the foundations of many of Konoko’s authentic dishes Those vibes will play a key role in the development of Blü Cā which will face new competition for Jamaican food in a city where over 580,000 people live and a large Caribbean community exists “That’s been stressful trying to build out the restaurant,” he said of the new venture The costs are steeper in Baltimore Peninsula, coupled with inflation and setbacks associated with New York-based MAG Partners taking over the reins from another developer in 2022 “There’s been some curveballs,” Tucker said But he believes it will all pay off once his concept opens just feet from the waterfront “I’ve always wanted to be on the water,” he said of what drew him to the challenge Matti Gellman matti.gellman@thebaltimorebanner.com Matti Gellman is a Food Reporter for The Baltimore Banner Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com BALTIMORE COUNTY (WBFF) — A multi-vehicle crash closed Interstate 95 Southbound for a period on Tuesday morning in Baltimore County in White Marsh crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 southbound near Exit 67 at White Marsh Boulevard Officials say that a State Police medevac was summoned to provide aid Here's how the traffic backup looked after the crash: It's unclear how many vehicles were involved or the extent of their injuries at this point FOX45 will provide updates as they become available Interstate 95 south was shut down Tuesday morning in White Marsh after three-vehicle crash The Express Lanes were getting by the scene the Maryland Transportation Authority said traffic was getting by on the left shoulder around crash scene past White Marsh Boulevard Check traffic map MDOT\CHART traffic cameras showed an extensive backup but the extent was not immediately reported No further information was immediately released WBAL NewsRadio 1090, FM 101.5 and the WBAL mobile app. All day, every day: News, weather and traffic. 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Authorities investigating shooting in White Marsh that left a 17-year-old deadby CALE AHEARN & DANNY TOW | FOX45 News BALTIMORE COUNTY (WBFF) — Police are investigating a shooting in White Marsh that left a 17-year-old dead ALSO READ | State Police investigating after man found injured running down roadway in Darlington they located the 17-year-old male suffering from at least gunshot wound The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene Baltimore County Councilman David Marks claimed the shooting was targeted in a Monday morning post on Facebook Residents may also provide details about this crime through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program — An image of the house on Lawrence Hill Road in White Marsh shows the structure fully engulfed in flames says he was awakened just before 5:30 in the morning by what he thought was the sound of a car crash in the parking lot I don’t know if the fire was hitting something but I heard an explosion and all the fire come out,” said McCray the windows got blown out and everything by the fire.” By the time firefighters from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene his ailing wife and their son had all escaped from the flames but I think she went over to the neighbors’ house and they took care of her so she was okay,” McCray told us It remains unclear if the explosion ignited the fire or if the blast came as a result of the flames but neighbors are thankful the family was able to make it out unharmed investigators still don’t know the cause of the fire The White Marsh branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will close after business hours March 29 for renovations to its meeting room and bathrooms A full reopening for the branch is expected in “late summer,” but library officials did not provide a more specific timeline The work will include expanding the restrooms by adding a family restroom and an adult changing station; installing new A/V equipment in the meeting room; adding new play elements and seating to the children’s section; and giving parts of the library fresh flooring and paint with the cost being split between the county government and the library fund are encouraged to use the Perry Hall branch at 9685 Honeygo Blvd or the Rosedale branch at 6105 Kenwood Ave Any holds at the White Marsh branch that aren’t picked up by March 29 will be transferred to the Perry Hall branch and it’s not unusual for county library branches to close for renovations Last summer, the Catonsville branch of the library reopened after a larger scale renovation which required gutting of the building and included the addition of recording studios That renovation cost about $7 million and took more than a year “Our library branches must evolve with modern technology and features to meet the changing needs of our customers,” library CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine said in a statement The White Marsh branch plans to host a “See You Soon” celebration event on Saturday, March 29, before shutting down for the renovations. The celebration will include a free Eco Adventures animal show from 2 p.m Cody Boteler cody.boteler@thebaltimorebanner.com Cody Boteler is a reporter on The Banner’s Express Desk trending stories and interesting things in and around Baltimore His work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun — Some area residents are still searching for a person who was seen throwing a dog from a car on the Beltway this Sunday The dog was ultimately found and is being cared for Witnesses said they saw a bin being thrown from a vehicle on I-695 inner loop near the Route 43 split in White Marsh Several people reportedly got out to help find the dog Baltimore County Animal Services told WMAR: Anyone with information should contact Maryland State Police (410-768-7388) by Racquel Bazos | rbazos@baltsun.com and Todd Karpovich | tkarpovich@baltsun.com White Marsh Mall has been acquired from Brookfield Properties by Spinoso Real Estate Group for $190 million analytics and marketing services company for the commercial real estate industry Spinoso confirmed on its website that the firm was appointed receiver of the mall in January 2023 and has added several new leases to the 1.2-million-square-foot property “We are excited about the assignment,” Spinoso officials said in a statement “We look forward to making a big impact at the property and in the community through leasing White Marsh Mall is one of the largest regional malls in the Baltimore metropolitan area JCPenney and Boscov’s — along with 134 specialty shops Read the full story on The Baltimore Sun's website Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in White Marsh, the Baltimore County Police Department announced Monday. on Sunday in the 4300 block of Bedrock Circle The area is an apartment complex just off White Marsh Boulevard The teenager “sustained at least one gunshot wound” and was declared dead on the scene Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, a Republican who represents the area, called the shooting “targeted” in a Facebook post. Baltimore County Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment There have been five homicide offenses in Baltimore County as of March 7 this year, according to online statistics. There were 25 in all of 2024 — Baltimore County Police are investigating a deadly shooting in White Marsh was gunned down in the 4300 block of Bedrock Circle on Sunday just before 9:00 pm Baltimore County Councilman David Marks took to Facebook Monday morning to say his office has been in contact with police and claims the shooting could have been targeted Baltimore County Police say that this was an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the public at this time Anyone with information should contact police at 410-887-4636 You can also contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2857 (WBFF) — A 31-year-old man is dead after being found with a gunshot wound in White Marsh Officers responded to a reported assault in progress at the intersection of Belair Rd and Madeline Ave just after 9:00 p.m they found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound Baltimore County Homicide detectives are still investigating the incident They ask anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-307-2020 Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP) Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.Residents may also provide details about this crime through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program A New York-based real estate company has bought White Marsh Mall for $190 million, according to commercial and residential real estate analysts CoStar Group Spinoso Real Estate Group has held the ailing 1.2 million-square-foot Baltimore County retail hub in receivership since January 2023 It’s anchored by department stores including JCPenney and benefits from its proximity to the region’s only IKEA The new owner has already welcomed incoming retailers The Original Pancake House, Brow Bar and vitamin and supplement retailer GNC, according to its website still holds other Maryland shopping centers in its international portfolio The Gallery at Harborplace on East Pratt Street and The Mall in Columbia Brenda Wintrode brenda.wintrode@thebaltimorebanner.com Brenda Wintrode covers Maryland politics and government focusing on Maryland's congressional delegation She has been with The Baltimore Banner since its launch in 2022 and has taken on a wide range of topics including the governor cannabis policy and the youth legal system grassy lot on a stretch of Philadelphia Road near Interstate 95 could become home to most any business: a bank But a hexagon-shaped sign declares the White Marsh property’s future use: “Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services.” Evans and nearby residents have been locked in a battle over the property Some nearby residents worry emissions from the crematory’s incinerators could compromise their health And in that car-intensive part of Philadelphia Road they worry additional traffic from funeral services could pose a safety hazard who owns the lot just south of New Forge Road contends that the opponents are blowing these issues out of proportion Funerals and visitation don’t take place during rush hour And while incinerators emit particulate matter cars and fireplaces put out more smoke particles than a crematory citing data from Matthews Environmental Solution the company that makes his cremation system The yearslong spat underscores the tense relationship between local residents and developers over whether top officials are too friendly to builders Baltimore County Council member David Marks downzoned the property to prevent the installation of a crematory but a county agency already had signed off on the proposed facility “This seems to be yet another instance where developers seem to win at every chance,” said Marks who leads the White Marsh-Cowenton Improvement Association have made their case to lawmakers and state environmental officials mobilized neighbors and spoken at public hearings “We intend to use every appeal option,” Patti said The association has brought the dilemma to the Court of Appeals Patti says they are feeling a financial squeeze from the legal fees she and others protested the plans at a public meeting held by the Maryland Department of the Environment which enforces state rules about emissions It recently extended a 30-day public comment period begun Nov Evans said he has shelled out more than $2 million for this project and costs grow as the dispute lingers “Every time you do something with the county they have a little fee for it,” said Evans whose business also has locations in Forest Hill Patti suggested Evans should cut his losses and sell the property The dispute comes as cremation surges in popularity among families priced out of burials and conflicts over crematories have increased about twice the rate at the turn of the century according to the National Funeral Directors Association the paint on Evans’ “Coming soon!” sign is starting to fade If residents succeed in blocking the project they could deprive eastern Baltimore County of a useful service “Let’s say I live in White Marsh and I want to have my dad cremated This means my dad has got to go outside of our community,” he said “I bet you if I wanted to put a bar up there though,” Evans mused As dozens of residents gathered in the mid-sized church across from Evans’ empty lot on a November evening some waved signs reading: “No crematorium where we live.” who sits on the board of the neighborhood association Evans said he was surprised the neighborhood couldn’t muster more than 100 people State environmental officials tried to ease some of the residents’ concerns MDE representative Matt Hafner zipped through a slide presentation highlighting state and federal regulations for crematories Such rules prevent crematories from emitting visible plumes of gas except water vapor And the state prohibits the discharge of toxic air pollutants at levels that endanger public health Evans said his facility would meet all of these requirements But residents made it clear they still believed the crematorium was a health hazard and that the state was going to let it slide probably by an air-quality person or somebody from OSHA that asbestos and lead paint were safe?” Hauf said Hauf worries that smoke emissions from the crematory coupled with exhaust from vehicles on nearby I-95 would increase the area’s vulnerability to cardiovascular disease said she was concerned about possible mercury and carbon monoxide emissions that could cause delayed illnesses worried that pacemakers and other implants in burning bodies could release toxic pollutants into the air a smoke emissions researcher at Johns Hopkins University said crematory systems generate a negligible level of smoke particles have safeguards that largely block noxious particulate emissions “That’s not to say that they don’t have a valid concern,” DeCarlo said Prolonged exposure to combustion can cause adverse health impacts though research that links crematorium emissions to health problems is scant “We have to look at things in proportion to what other sources of exposure exist,” DeCarlo said “If anyone’s burning wood in their backyard and has a little backyard fire pit those are massive amounts of emissions that come out that which we all kind of just accept and often enjoy.” a supervising crematory operator at another Evan’s crematory location said pacemakers are always removed because they can be explosive and corrosive if heated Hip transplants and other similar metal objects aren’t removed The Maryland House of Delegates and state Senate filed joint emergency bills earlier this year that would prohibit “locating a new crematory within 1,000 feet of an assisted living or nursing facility or a residential property that is designed primarily for human habitation.” The proposed crematory in White Marsh would sit across the street from several homes “That ought to be enough for everybody to step in and stop this thing because we’re not going to stop it once it’s built,” Hauf said Evans has provided tours of one of his crematories but isn’t sure what more he can do to change residents’ minds Danny Nguyen danny.nguyen@thebaltimorebanner.com Danny Nguyen covers all things Baltimore County for The Baltimore Banner — A phoned in threat forced a Baltimore County movie theater to evacuate Sunday afternoon It happened around 12:45pm at the AMC theater located on the Avenue at White Marsh Police said the caller didn't offer specifics about the threat but the decision was made to temporarily close and evacuate the theater out of an abundance of caution By 4:30pm officers finished searching the building AMC Theaters in White Marsh was evacuated after a telephone threat on Sunday officers responded to AMC Theaters located in the 8100 block of Honeygo Blvd Officers were informed that an unknown person called a threat into the theater ALSO READ | Man shot and killed in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood, police say The caller was not specific about the threat but the theater was evacuated out of an abundance of caution A search revealed there was no threat to the public Regular activity will resume shortly at the AMC location at the business' discretion BALTIMORE — The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights has resolved a 2019 accessibility complaint filed against White Marsh Mall An investigation was launched after a mall visitor with disabilities accused the mall of replacing reserved parking spaces for disabled customers with electric vehicle chargers The customer claimed the nearest reserved spot was over 100 feet away from the food court After the commission issued a finding of "probable cause," White Marsh Mall agreed to reinstate accessible parking closer to the food court “This successful conciliation is more than a solution; it’s a testament to the power of collaboration and a respect for all Marylanders,” said Cleveland L Executive Director of the Civil Rights Commission “Accessibility is not just a compliance issue; it is a reflection of our commitment to equity and inclusion." — Famous Footwear is exiting The Avenue at White Marsh Their next closest store is in Glen Burnie announced on The Avenue’s Facebook page that Fan Outfitters has committed to the spot Fan Outfitters sells pro and college team apparel and merchandise That includes pro soccer and hockey team items They also sell city and state-specific merch they like to put stores “in regions with passionate sports fanbases.” This will be their second store in the DMV Their other store in the area is at Canton Crossing Baltimore County police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday night in White Marsh Officers said they responded to the 4300 Bedrock Circle just before 9 p.m police said they located a 17-year-old boy who had been shot Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 410-887-4636 Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 Information provided through Metro Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 2024 at 9:38 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Baltimore Business Journal reported Tuesday that an entity of Spinoso Real Estate Group acquired the White Marsh Mall from Brookfield Properties for $190 million in October Opened in 1981 and renovated in 2012, the White Marsh Mall spans 1.2 million square feet in Nottingham Other popular retailers include The Children's Place Plans were previously floated to build hundreds of luxury apartments on 13 acres of mall land to replace a closed Sears Baltimore County Council Member David Marks (R-Upper Falls) said Tuesday that the mall would not be closed and replaced with upscale housing "There are no plans to close the mall or convert it to 'luxury condominiums,'" Marks said on Facebook "Spinoso has a history of mall ownership and management." The Sun reported that Spinoso was appointed receiver of the mall in January 2023. A receivership is a court-appointed tool to help lenders recover money they're owed, Investopedia said It can help restructuring companies avoid bankruptcy The receiver acts like a trustee managing the property Spinoso said it has been appointed receiver of 35 malls in 26 states Spinoso has already started updating the tenant mix at White Marsh Mall Spinoso signed on the Browbar salon in September and The Original Pancake House in August though construction is still ongoing at the breakfast restaurant The Original Pancake House will replace Red Robin. WMAR said Red Robin and The Greene Turtle both closed their restaurants which had exterior and food court entrances Spinoso has since announced the addition of forthcoming restaurants Pollo Campero, Kanji Sushi and Lula Maes Gardin Spinoso hasn't responded to Patch's request for comment Patch could not get in touch with a Brookfield spokesperson Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. WHITE MARSH, Md. — A restaurant that's been getting attention in the D.C. area for its "Southern gourmet cuisine" is coming soon to White Marsh Mall. Lula Mae's Gardin plans to open Nov. 1 in the mall food court. It will also stay open in northwest Washington, D.C., where it was launched last year as a carryout. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lula Maes Gardin LLC (@lulamaesgardin) Before that, Lula Mae's Gardin was in a shared space in Prince George's County and was also a food truck. The restaurant offers creative dishes like Jerk Chicken Alfredo Nachos, Oxtail Tacos with Pineapple Slaw, and Curry Chicken Egg Rolls. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lula Maes Gardin LLC (@lulamaesgardin) It now has more than 31,000 Instagram followers, after getting attention from the major DMV Eats food blog. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lula Maes Gardin LLC (@lulamaesgardin) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lula Maes Gardin LLC (@lulamaesgardin) Lula Mae's is one of several new eateries coming to White Marsh Mall along with Original Pancake House (taking over the former Red Robin spot) and Kanji Sushi 2024 at 12:30 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The White Marsh Mall 14 that Kanji Sushi and Pollo Campero will open at the center in 2025 MD — The recently sold White Marsh Mall has plans for two new sit-down restaurants Kanji Sushi and Pollo Campero are both slated to open in 2025 A mall press release said Kanji Sushi is "renowned for its masterfully crafted sushi and serene dining environment." The mall said Pollo Campero has "specialized in flavorful fried and grilled chicken recipes passed down through generations" since it was founded in Guatemala in 1971 This will be the first Pollo Campero in Baltimore County and the ninth in Maryland Pollo Campero is also building a restaurant outside the Annapolis Mall The White Marsh Mall is entering a new era under new ownership An entity of Spinoso Real Estate Group acquired the mall from Brookfield Properties for $190 million in October, the Baltimore Business Journal reported on Nov Spinoso has since announced the addition of the forthcoming Lula Maes Gardin restaurant Bail was denied for the man found with explosive materials in his car in the parking lot of a White Marsh shopping center Michael Cameron was arrested Friday at the White Marsh Lowe’s after police found BB guns live ammo and what’s described in charging documents as two improvised explosive devices Judge Susan Zellweger said she was “very concerned” with the evidence found in Cameron’s Cadillac which included live ammunition for several different firearms Cameron is prohibited from possessing the ammunition because of two 1999 child abuse convictions Wray McCurdy told the judge the ammo belonged to Cameron’s girlfriend’s son in law He also claimed the “explosives” found were legally purchased at Phantom Fireworks but the judge didn’t believe it based on descriptions of the devices in the police report Baltimore County police destroyed the materials at the scene on scene Friday MARYLAND — A high-tech entertainment concept that’s new to Maryland will open this month at The Avenue at White Marsh will move into the former Pier 1 Imports space at The Avenue on Honeygo Boulevard and across from White Marsh Mall It will offer 13 high-tech game rooms that blend physical activity and gaming hand-eye coordination and communication to step on or avoid some of the hundreds of touch-sensitive LED floor tiles Players can choose between cooperative or competitive modes progress through levels and track achievements announced plans in October to fast-track a U.S expansion to bring 50 new locations to 21 states through a partnership with Sounds Fun Entertainment based in Lexington Read the full story on the Baltimore Sun About 50 residents in White Marsh temporarily evacuated their homes after a vehicle crashed into a house and caused a gas leak the Baltimore County Fire Department said Monday night Residents were allowed back in their homes around 9:45 p.m., the fire department said the fire department’s on-call public information officer Stewart said the leak was “substantial” but said BGE had shut off gas to the area A vehicle crashed into a house in the 5000 block of Cameo Terrace, causing a possible deck collapse and a gas leak, the fire department said around 7:30 p.m. Statement from Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta pic.twitter.com/TNQrqw3me2 Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com. WHITE MARSH, Md. — White Marsh Mall is set to get a new restaurant - The Original Pancake House. Spinoso Real Estate Group, which oversees the mall, announced that the breakfast-oriented restaurant will lease 6,278 square feet at the mall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Original Pancake House (@ophbaltimore) It will fill the space vacated by Red Robin, which closed late last year The mall posted that it's "coming soon." The Original Pancake House is a national chain that also has locations at The Can Company in Canton, and at Westfield Annapolis Mall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Original Pancake House (@ophbaltimore) The mall's website says the restaurant is "known for their mouthwatering pancakes — An investigation of a suspicious vehicle shut down White Marsh's busy Campbell Boulevard area this afternoon County police said they were investigating a suspicious circumstance in the 5300 block of Campbell Boulevard They later revealed that officers were made aware of a vehicle containing unknown material Members of the Hazardous Devices Team arrived on the scene and found what police described as 'pyrotechnic' material three controlled explosions occurred to dispose of the material police said on social media that one person was taken into custody the incident was "safely resolved," and "there is no active threat to the public." noted this was "the White Marsh Town Center area near Lowe's" and it was a "serious investigation." — Sheetz convenience store will open on White Marsh Boulevard - its first Baltimore County location - on Thursday announced today the grand opening for its location at White Marsh Boulevard and Campbell Boulevard in the Middle River/White Marsh area There will be grand opening festivities outside the store at 9 a.m. including a grand prize giveaway of free Sheetz for a year There will also be free self-serve coffee and soda for the entire opening day The ribbon-cutting will take place at 10:45 a.m Customers who bring a non-perishable food item from 9 a.m to the grand opening will get a Sheetz-branded item (limit of one per customer while supplies last) The donated food will be given to the Maryland Food Bank Sheetz is donating $2,500 to the Food Bank in honor of the grand opening (They're also giving $2,500 to the Special Olympics of Maryland.) Sheetz is also opening a second Harford County location, off of Route 22 in Bel Air BALTIMORE — The owners of two popular local Jamaican restaurants will open a "Reggae Fusion" restaurant at Baltimore Peninsula next year It will be called Blü Cā (pronounced "blue kay") and will be in the Rye House apartment building The owners are part of the One Love Restaurant Group, which recently opened the popular KŌNŌKŌ in White Marsh and runs the longtime Island Spice Grille & Lounge in Edgewood Blü Cā promises "small plates made to share packed with a blend of authentic Jamaican dishes and international cuisine," live music and "an elegant design complemented by shades of blue pops of color and unique textures," according to a press release from the Baltimore Peninsula development One Love Restaurant Group’s Sandy Tucker said in the release: RELATED | Winter Restaurant Week events for 2025 begin in January RELATED |Slutty Vegan getting closer to opening "our biggest" restaurant, in South Baltimore WHITE MARSH, Md. — A fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain out of Canada is opening two locations soon in Maryland, including one in White Marsh. Barrio Burrito Bar will open at White Marsh Plaza (anchored by Giant Food), across from White Marsh Mall off of Honeygo Boulevard. The restaurant will be in the site of a former cleaners, between Jersey Mike's and Naz's Halal Food. It's expected to open in the next four to six months. Barrio Burrito Bar offers "delicious fresh made Mexican food using high quality ingredients... daily prepared meats, hand cut vegetables, home-made salsas and exclusive sauces." Compared to other similar chains, Barrio Burrito says it has "many more choices... including more protein options; more toppings; more sauces; and because we have fryers, we have more items on our menu." Items include bang-bang shrimp, crunchy chicken and "extreme fries." View this post on Instagram A post shared by BurritoBar (@myburritobar) The chain started out as barBURRITO in Toronto in 2005 A company representative said in a statement: Another Barrio Burrito Bar location is also set to open in Silver Spring 2024 at 2:01 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The White Marsh Mall is renovating its food court entrance MD — The White Marsh Mall will renovate its food court entrance starting this week but there will be temporary parking and traffic pattern changes The mall did not specify what exactly the renovations are or how long they will last "White Marsh Mall is dedicated to improving your shopping experience," the mall said Thursday on Facebook guests are welcome to use alternative mall and anchor store entrances We appreciate your understanding and [are] looking forward to reopening the renovated area soon!" The mall has seen some restaurant turnover recently By late 2023, WMAR said Red Robin and The Greene Turtle had both closed their exterior-facing locations at the White Marsh Mall food court Related: Original Pancake House Opening Soon In White Marsh Mall MD (WBFF) — Emergency crews are responding to an 11-car crash on I-95 South in White Marsh on Tuesday morning according to Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration MDOT officials say the crash occurred near Exit 67MD-43 White Marsh Blvd There was a secondary crash in Harford County at MD 152 on southbound I-95 A man and a woman are dead in a one vehicle crash this morning in White Marsh Police said the car ran off of Pulaski Highway just after 5:30 and slammed into a tree Responders found that both occupants had been killed Police have not yet released any names pending notification of family members The accident happened near White Marsh Boulevard It’s not clear yet if wet roadways contributed to the crash 2024 at 12:25 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Dill Dinkers is opening an indoor pickleball facility in White Marsh this December MD — A new indoor pickleball facility is debuting in White Marsh next month The new Dill Dinkers location will be the second in Baltimore County The growing chain expects to have at least 30 opened locations and more than 500 in the development pipeline by the end of the year said it now has five company-owned locations in Maryland and Virginia The exact opening date for Dill Dinkers White Marsh hasn't yet been announced It is located at 140 Merritt Way next to shopping outlets and residential neighborhoods It faces Maryland Route 7 and is near the White Marsh Mall There will be three dedicated championship courts and seven standard-sized courts with fences a pro shop and a state-of-the-art reservation system powered by CourtReserve for members and visitors leagues and rentals for private events will all be offered The White Marsh club is owned and operated by Eric Simmons and Danny Colacicco Simmons has extensive experience in higher education at Johns Hopkins University Colacicco has a background in residential real estate “We’re thrilled to continue expanding across Maryland – the state where Dill Dinkers originated It’s a special moment for the brand to now have two franchise locations in Baltimore County with Dill Dinkers in Cockeysville being the first,” Simmons said in a Monday press release “We’re looking forward to bringing a unique pickleball experience to White Marsh offering a safe and high-quality club where players can come together to play safe and play well.” The company launched nationwide franchising last September and has since signed developers in Texas Florida and Pennsylvania for 375+ committed locations The business now targets domestic expansion in Illinois and international development in Australia Customers can visit dilldinkers.com/md/white-marsh/merritt-way or call (443) 563-3465 (DINK) for more information Posted by CBT StaffFebruary 5 2025CMSBrowserComponents.load({ el: '#vue-1746536476174-723' props: {"cookieName":"parallaxState","cookieValue":"1","expires":1} skipWhenExists: false });[PRESS RELEASE] – BALTIMORE 2025 – Workers at Health for Life dispensaries in White Marsh and Baltimore have unanimously ratified their first-ever union contract with UFCW Local 27 securing significant workplace improvements and reinforcing the growing strength of unionized cannabis workers in Maryland.   The workers organized last spring and summer Their newly ratified contract delivers guaranteed pay raises employees at both locations now have the full support and representation of UFCW Local 27.   "This vote sends a powerful message—when workers stand together "These workers fought hard for a fair contract and now they have one that improves their jobs and their lives We are incredibly proud of them."   Workers expressed their excitement and pride in achieving this milestone:   "It's hard to even find the right words to express how immensely proud I was to be a part of this process I'm very excited to start feeling the effects of the positive changes we fought for for allowing us to explore this opportunity." – Ian Tolbert "Being able to go through this process and bring change for my coworkers and I has been a truly amazing experience I’m so proud of everyone who came in and voted and supported our cause through the process and I’m so thankful for Local 27 for helping us each step of the way." – Joe Locco UFCW Local 27 continues to lead the way in organizing Maryland’s cannabis industry solidifying Local 27’s reputation as the Cannabis Workers Union.   "Cannabis workers across Maryland are realizing their power and Local 27 is here to make sure their voices are heard." Chorpenning added UFCW Local 27 represents nearly 17,000 workers across multiple industries The union remains committed to securing strong contracts and better working conditions for all its members.  BALTIMORE COUNTY — The skating rink in White Marsh just got an upgrade Kenwood High School students installed artwork around the rink the project reflects the work of career and technical education students from the high school including students who printed and designed the banners these students designed and installed other panels for local businesses The ice rink is located on the AVENUE and is open now through the end of the winter — A business that calls itself "the world's first active gaming facility" is getting ready to open at The Avenue at White Marsh Activate Games will be in the space that once belonged to Pier 1 Imports, which closed in 2020. Activate says it's "a live-action gaming adventure," and describes its facility in this way:"Enter the game where you become the player in the world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh, as you and your friends move between challenges. Each dynamic game room has interactive technology that reacts in real time, ensuring an adrenaline-filled adventure." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Activate (@activategames) each of which has "a variety of high tech games lasting around 1-3 minutes each." They can also choose the difficulty level Although anyone over 6 years old can participate The experience costs $24.99 during the week — Thrift store Uptown Cheapskate will be opening off of White Marsh Boulevard this week which will be the chain's fourth location in the Baltimore area It will be in the Greenleigh at Crossroads development RELATED | Middle River developer starts petition for a Trader Joe's store