Baltimore County Public Schools announces events, activities for American Education Week

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate American Education Week 2022 from Monday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 18, with countywide and school-based activities designed to showcase teaching and learning and encourage engagement in BCPS schools. All Team BCPS members are encouraged to tweet photos during the week using the hashtag #bcpsAEW. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the school system will […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Friday for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. MDOT MVA office and VEIP closing announcements can be found here Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking […]

Hurricane Nicole remnants to bring heavy rain, scattered storms to Maryland on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—Friday will likely be wet and potentially stormy in the Baltimore area, thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Nicole. As the remnants of the powerful storm travel up the East Coast, the National Weather Service says there will be steady rainfall in central and western Maryland over a 24-hour period from Friday to Saturday. Heavy rain is expected and […]

Police: Over 75 thefts from vehicles reported in Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thefts of items left inside vehicles are on the rise in the Nottingham area, police say. On Monday morning, authorities said that the  White Marsh Precinct has seen a spike in reports of thefts from vehicles. Officers are actively patrolling neighborhoods, including documenting the locations in the areas that they have checked. The communities that were affected include Kingsville, […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 6

UPDATE: Thursday’s testing has been extended until 8:30 p.m. and Friday, November 11, will be a “non-fire” day. Original story below… —— ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that daytime and nighttime testing operations are scheduled for this week.  Testing is scheduled for Monday, November 7 through Thursday, November 10 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight. […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Friday morning

UPDATE: The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended until noon on Friday. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until noon on Friday morning. Forecasters say visibility is down to one to two miles due to dense fog. Hazardous driving conditions are […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of October 31

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that daytime and nighttime testing operations are scheduled for this week.  Testing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1 through Friday, November 4 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Military weapons and watercraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or […]

Baltimore County Police Department provides Halloween safety tips [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is offering some safety tips for Halloween. For residents planning to go door-to-door trick-or-treating, police would like families to keep the following information in mind: Encourage children to trick-or-treat with a group, and before dark. After dark, an adult chaperone should carry a flashlight and choose well-lighted streets. Wear costumes that are short, snug […]