BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of April 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28, 2023. Testing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our […]

BCPS recommends closing Golden Ring Middle School to students; public hearing set for May 3

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that they plan to close Golden Ring Middle School. As part of its strategy to improve learning environments and reduce overcrowding in northeastern county middle schools, BCPS plans to close Golden Ring Middle School to students and repurpose the building for future use. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams notified the Board […]

BCPS to celebrate College & Career Decision Day on Monday, May 1

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate College & Career Decision Day on Monday, May 1, 2023. To celebrate, on BCPS College & Career Decision Day, all graduating seniors who have committed to a college or university or career plans are asked to share that news on social media using hashtag #BCPSdecisionday. In addition, all BCPS staff members are encouraged […]

County Executive Olszewski announces Baltimore County Litter Blitz 2023 this Saturday

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski is calling on Baltimore County residents and organizations to help reduce the litter that degrades our communities and threatens our waterways. BaltCo Litter Blitz — a grassroots outreach effort that begins on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023 — invites groups of any size in Baltimore County to “team up to tackle litter” by hosting […]

Fundraiser to be held this weekend for 2023 Kingsville Fireworks

KINGSVILLE, MD—A fundraiser will be held this weekend for Kingsville’s first-ever Independence Day fireworks celebration. Kingsville will have its first fireworks display in recent history this year, with a celebration set for Monday, July 3, 2023 between 9 and 9:30 p.m. at Mount Vista Park. A fundraising event will be held 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023 […]

Maryland State Police to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Maryland State Police barracks statewide. According to Maryland Department of Health statistics, from January 2022 to […]

Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Miller join administration officials to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Tuesday joined officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland State Police, and members of the transportation construction community to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week. To support worker safety, the governor announced the creation of a Maryland Work Zone Safety Work Group. The group, which will be chaired by […]