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Updated July 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Water Restored in Cockeysville After Major Water Main Break; Road Work Continues

Water service has been fully restored to homes and businesses in Cockeysville after a massive water main break Friday afternoon left residents without water and flooded York Road.

Crews from the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) worked through the weekend to repair the 30-inch water main near 11223 York Road. By Sunday, water service was back online.

However, York Road remains closed between Schilling and Ashland roads while crews complete site repairs. DPW expects the road to reopen later this week.

Residents still experiencing low pressure, no water, or persistent discoloration should call 443-263-2220 or Baltimore City’s 311.

What to Do After a Water Main Break

DPW recommends these steps to ensure your water is safe and clear:

Run cold water: Let taps run for 5–10 minutes to flush out sediment.
Avoid hot water: Don’t use hot water until cold water runs clear, to prevent sediment buildup in your water heater.
Clean aerators: Rinse faucet screens to remove debris.
Check for discoloration: Continue flushing if water appears discolored. If it doesn’t clear, call DPW at the number above.

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1. Part of York road still closed after major water main break in Baltimore County

2. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

3. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

4. Juveniles to be detained if arrested while on ankle monitoring under new DJS guidelines

5. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees

6. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

7. Baltimore Police to share body cam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old woman

8. DPW to start trash and recycling collections at 5:00 A.M. during summer months

9. Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge remains to be demolished this week

10. Marilyn Mosby says she hit rock bottom, criticizes current Baltimore State’s Attorney

11. Maryland joins 19 states suing Trump administration over Medicaid data release to DHS

12. Baltimore City Council President, other leaders demanding end to BGE multi-year rate hikes

13. Baltimore Police officer charged with rape of 16-year-old girl

14. Marilyn Mosby says State’s Attorney Ivan Bates filed complaint against her over Syed case

15. Baltimore County fire chief gives update on house explosion in Rosedale

16. New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze

17. Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies

18. Baltimore Fire union raises concerns over city’s decision to downgrade 4 medic units

19. Ocean City, Maryland’s new beach tent rules cause confusion for visitors

20. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

21. Demolition of last remnants of Francis Scott Key Bridge to begin next month

22. Accusers of ex-Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker left with “stain” of his denial, attorneys say

23. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

24. Baltimore City Police say woman, 70, lunged with knife before officer shot and killed her

25. Maryland to implement state hiring freeze, buyouts, due to historic fiscal challenge

26. Justice Department asks Abrego Garcia not be released on federal charges

27. Man sentenced to life for murder of 12-year-old Baltimore girl

28. Amtrak train stuck in tunnel without power near Baltimore amid heat wave in Maryland

29. Second quadruple shooting reported in West Baltimore after 2 adults, 2 teens injured

30. Baltimore Mayor Scott signs $4.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026

31. AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year

32. BOPA has new agreement with Baltimore City, will operate as “Create Baltimore”

33. Baltimore community mourns arabber who was fatally shot by police

34. Baltimore leaders focus on reintegration to keep crime rates down

35. Investigators release body camera footage from deadly police shooting in Dundalk

36. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

37. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

38. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

39. Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies in personal watercraft crash in Florida

40. MTA introduces plan for future of Baltimore’s bus services

41. Suspended Maryland teacher found not guilty of sexually abusing students in partial verdict

42. Maryland releases updates to Tenant’s Bill of Rights, takes effect July 1

43. Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing “squatter networks”

44. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

45. University of Maryland Medical System sues company over denied service claims

46. Maryland Attorney General Brown preliminary agrees to settlement with Purdue Pharma

47. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

48. Hundreds gather at State capitol in Annapolis for ‘No Kings’ rally

49. Gov. Moore announces relief funding for some BGE customers to help with high energy costs

50. State highway officials say Baltimore Beltway project will reduce congestion along I-695

51. Police investigating Maryland couple accused of killing, hiding the body of a 3-year-old girl

52. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

53. Maryland man dead, trooper hurt in multi-car crash on I-95

54. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face federal criminal charges

55. Maryland could see a spike in health insurance costs in 2026

56. Ground beef distributed in Maryland and around the nation could contain E. Coli

57. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

58. Local police warn of uptick in break-ins as summer season approaches

59. Howard County Public Schools cutting more than 120 jobs as school boards slashes budget

60. Diesel Spill from Johns Hopkins Vendor Tanks Sends 2,000 Gallons into Inner Harbor

61. Baltimore Mayor Scott says DOGE cuts are “irresponsible” as Johns Hopkins freezes hiring

62. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

63. Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker lists Maryland home for $3.2 million

64. BGE to shift supply costs onto lower-usage months, reducing peak season bills

65. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

66. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

67. WNBA star Caitlin Clark ruled out of Wednesday’s WNBA game in Baltimore

68. Man and woman killed in double shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day

69. Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events

70. Baltimore sees spike in juvenile crime as repeat offenders go unchecked

71. Baltimore’s Jewish community seeks more patrols after Israel Embassy staffers shot

72. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in blue crabs

73. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

74. Juvenile crime in Baltimore is out of control, City State’s Attorney says

75. Police remind the public to stay vigilant against potential post-storm scams

76. Investigation underway after Police say a County Officer shot man armed with knife

77. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

78. West Baltimore warehouse condemned after Monday fire, faces demolition

79. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

80. Baltimore mother killed on Mother’s Day and her birthday

81. Man killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in North Baltimore, police say

82. Demolition of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course to begin after 150th Preakness Stakes

83. Justin Tucker released by Baltimore Ravens amid sexual misconduct allegations

84. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

85. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

86. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent

87. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

88. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder

89. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday

90. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children

91. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man

92. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

93. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland

94. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

95. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

96. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028

97. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin

98. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology

99. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice

100. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

101. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

102. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education

103. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation

104. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate

105. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case

106. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

107. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction

108. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting

109. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

110. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct

111. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

112. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report

113. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,

114. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms

115. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

116. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder

117. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles

118. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

119. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

120. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

121. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine

122. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

123. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers

124. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors

125. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

126. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

127. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall

128. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing

129. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

130. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows

131. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills

132. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE

133. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten

134. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

135. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses

136. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits

137. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse

138. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

139. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

140. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

141. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct

142. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site

143. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses

144. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release

145. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter

146. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board

147. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

148. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

149. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

150. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools

151. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws

152. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

153. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s

154. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say

155. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

156. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025

157. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing

158. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability

159. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

160. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording

161. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase

162. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

163. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll

164. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

165. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

166. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

167. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,

168. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January

169. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute

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