Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools cancel after-school activities on Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD—As another round of wintry weather approaches the Baltimore area, local schools are announcing the cancellation of some activities. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Thursday, January 16, 2025. In Harford County, second shift custodians are to report as scheduled. […]

NWS: Confidence increasing for potential accumulating snow in Baltimore area on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD—More wintry weather may be on the way in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says that confidence is increasing for the potential of accumulating snow throughout the region on Sunday. Forecasters say there is a slight winter storm threat on Sunday and into Sunday evening. If this threat materializes, travel disruptions are possible.  It is still too […]

Retired Towson medical worker wins $50,000 Powerball prize after playing numbers from fortune cookie

TOWSON, MD—A retired medical worker from Towson is $50,000 richer after buying a Powerball ticket in Parkville and using numbers from a fortune cookie. The Baltimore County grandmother said she frequents a restaurant that provides fortune cookies with meals. She decided to use the numbers from a recent fortune cookie for the January 8 Powerball drawing. “I said, ‘Let me […]

Snow returns to Baltimore area on Thursday, could impact evening commute

UPDATE: More snow may be on the way this weekend. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Some light wintry precipitation is set to return to the Baltimore area this week. Snow showers return to the area on Thursday afternoon and into Thursday night as a quick-moving front pushes through the region. There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the Thursday […]

2025 Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week begins this weekend

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that the tastiest week of the season will return this weekend. Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week will be held from Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 26, 2025. During Baltimore County’s 2025 Winter Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at 45 participating establishments across the county. Participating restaurants, menus, and […]

Baltimore County Board of Education to hold virtual public hearing on 2026 operating budget

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a virtual public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget. The hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will close […]

Marks, Henn provide update on construction at Pine Grove Middle School

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education member Julie Henn on Tuesday provided an update on the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School in Carney. The middle school project is now 97 percent complete, and almost all furnishings have been obtained. Baltimore County Public Schools is now working with the Fire Marshal’s office to complete […]

Eleven Marylanders win lottery prizes of $50,000 or more over past 7 days

BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 11 Maryland Lottery players in the state won prizes of $50,000 or more in the past week, including a $100,000 winner in Reisterstown, a $57,777 winner in Cockeysville, and $50,000 prizes in Aberdeen, Arnold, Baltimore (3), Bowie, Parkville, Pikesville, and Middle River. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $25.7 million in […]