U.S. Court of Appeals grants rehearing on Maryland handgun law

BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit this week granted Maryland’s petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore. The ruling means that the full appellate court will reconsider the November ruling by a three-judge panel of the court that Maryland’s law requiring most citizens to obtain a license […]

Olszewski announces new legislation to revitalize aging Baltimore County communities, expand attainable housing

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced new legislation that aims to promote economic revitalization and support the creation of attainable housing by expanding opportunities to redevelop vacant or underutilized big box stores, shopping centers, or malls into modern, mixed-use developments. “To realize our fullest potential, Baltimore County must do more to reimagine and revitalize today’s aging infrastructure […]

2024 Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week begins this weekend

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Wednesday announced that the tastiest week of the season will return this weekend. Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week will be held from Friday, January 12 – Sunday, February 21, 2024. During Baltimore County’s 2024 Winter Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at 45 participating establishments across the county. “Restaurant week is […]

BCPS Superintendent Rogers recommends $2.58 billion operating budget for FY 2025 [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) presented a $2.58 billion operating budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 during the January 9 meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The budget reflects the work of the school system to fast forward student achievement. Dr. Rogers’ budget recommendation represents a modest $42.3 million increase (2.2 percent) […]

Armed robbery reported in Parkville, suspect arrested following Rosedale burglary

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and four burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just before 3 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, a suspect broke into a location in the 1500-block of Weyburn Road in Rosedale (21237). The suspect was arrested. At just before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, January 5, a suspect with a weapon threated […]