BCPS announces 2024 American Education Week events, activities

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2024 from Monday, November 18, through Friday, November 22, with countywide and school-based activities. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s classrooms and/or attend special events. Activities planned by schools across the county include math and reading nights, book […]

Baltimore County government offices to close on Tuesday for Election Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for Election Day. District and circuit courts and County-run senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will be open during normal business hours, the Towson Loop will run on a normal schedule, parking meters must be fed, and […]

Fatal shooting leaves 1 dead in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Middle River area over the weekend. At around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, an officer with the Baltimore County Police Department was on routine patrol in the 2200-block of Hawthorne Road (21220) when he located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken […]

Baltimore area breaks record for consecutive days with no precipitation

BALTIMORE, MD—A weather record has fallen. The National Weather Service says the Baltimore area has broken the longest streak of consecutive days with no measurable precipitation at Baltimore (BWI) & Dulles (IAD). Records could be set at Washington DC and Martinsburg Airport later this week. Forecasters say the Baltimore area could see some rain showers on Wednesday or Thursday, with […]