Baltimore County announces Christmas tree recycling collection dates

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—they […]

Shots fired in Perry Hall, armed robbery reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a report of shots fired, an armed robbery, and several burglaries and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, December 15, a known suspect committed a first-degree assault against someone in the 9200-block of Chenoak Court in Carney (21234). At around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, a suspect fired shots […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to celebrate Team BCPS Day 2024

TOWSON, MD—Soon after winter break, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the entire community to participate in Team BCPS Day, an annual celebration of its schools, students, teachers, staff, volunteers, and supporters. On Team BCPS Day 2024, to be held on Thursday, January 11, all community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using hashtag […]

Baltimore County offices to close for Christmas

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on Christmas […]

MTA advances Baltimore-to-Towson corridor mass transit initiative to next phase

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration has completed the feasibility study for the North-South Transit Corridor, designed to provide more mass transit connections between the Towson area of Baltimore County and downtown Baltimore. The study, which will advance to analyze various options in the coming year, is part of the Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan, a 25-year plan released in October […]

Police investigating 3 local burglaries, armed robbery reported in Parkville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed robbery and three local burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just before 4 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, a suspect broke into a location in the 11500-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237) and stole items. At just before 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, an armed suspect robbed a […]