TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in scam phone calls. Specifically, police are warning of a scam whereby callers impersonate a grandchild – or another close relative – in a crisis and ask for immediate financial assistance. Authorities say these calls may appear to come from a trusted phone number, but are most […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Friday announced 2023 high school graduation dates. While in-person seating will be limited at upcoming BCPS high school graduations, friends, extended family, and community members are invited to celebrate these milestone events online. All graduations will be held at Towson University’s SECU Arena, unless otherwise noted, and all graduations at SECU Arena can […]
TOWSON, MD—Five Baltimore County Public Schools were among the inaugural group of 160 schools nationally to receive CS100 Awards from CS is Elementary and CSforAll. CS100 Awards recognize elementary schools that commit to teaching at least 10 hours per year of computer science to every student in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The BCPS schools were among a subset of honorees […]
TOWSON, MD—Col. Robert McCullough was sworn in as the new Chief of the Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday. Chief McCullough was sworn in at a 2 p.m. ceremony at the Randallstown Community Center, flanked by various elected officials including Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. The Baltimore County Council voted unanimously to confirm McCullough as Chief of Police on Monday […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will adopt a systemwide Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) model for the 2023-2024 school year and will provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all students. BCPS families will no longer be required to complete meal applications to determine eligibility. Officials say healthy meals are a vital part of the learning process and students will have […]
UPDATE: The High Wind Watch has been upgraded to a High Wind Warning. Updated story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The warning covers much of central Maryland and will be in effect from 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturday afternoon through midnight Saturday night. Forecasters say west winds […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for teen who has gone missing from Middle River. Jasmine Alexis Torres, 14, is 5’1” tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in the Middle River area wearing unknown clothing. Anyone with information on Jasmine Alexis Torres‘ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 […]
TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County is seeking an interested volunteer citizen to fill a vacancy on its Ethics Review Panel. The Panel serves as an advisory body to the Board to interpret its Ethics Code policies. The panel consists of five members appointed by the Board of Education. To be eligible for consideration for this vacancy, an […]