BCPS dance educator honored for 40 years of excellence

TOWSON, MD—Stephanie Powell, a dance education teacher at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, has been awarded the Maryland Dance Education Association’s (MDEA) 2024 Living Legacy Award. The award recognizes Powell’s exceptional contributions to dance education in Maryland, spanning over 40 years. MDEA President Sandra Atkinson presented the award, acknowledging Powell’s profound impact on the state’s dance landscape […]

Department of Public Works to hold open house on proposed West-East Trail in Parkville

UPDATE: DPW has been postponed this open house to a future date, TBA. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will be holding an open house next week to discuss the proposed East-West trail that would run along Hiss Avenue in Parkville toward Lillian Holt Drive. The meeting will be held 6:00 – […]

Baltimore County activates freezing weather shelter plan ahead of cold weather season

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday activated its freezing weather shelter plan in preparation for the impending cold weather season. In place through April 15, the plan allows for the activation of the cold weather shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness when the forecast calls for freezing weather. Freezing Weather Shelters During the day, public facilities such as libraries, senior and community […]

Baltimore County resident is Maryland’s newest lottery multi-millionaire

BALTIMORE, MD—A lucky player in Baltimore County has won a record-breaking $2,948,743 jackpot on a FAST PLAY VIP Club ticket, Maryland Lottery officials have announced. The previous record, set in October 2021, was $2,620,246 for the FAST PLAY Diamond Mine game. The winning ticket was bought at J&S Liquors, located at 10000 Liberty Road. The winning ticket was purchased on […]

Crash reported in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Glen Arm area. The crash was reported at just before 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 in the area of Loch Raven Drive an Morgan Mill Road, according to the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution […]

Maryland men charged in alleged odometer tampering scheme based in Rosedale

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal authorities have charged two Maryland men with conspiracy to commit odometer tampering and securities fraud, alleging they sold hundreds of vehicles with falsely lowered odometers. Jerry John Mathins, 50, of Laurel, and Braysean Owens, 23, of Baltimore, were indicted by a federal grand jury, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release. […]