Major Cities Chiefs Association ranks Baltimore County number 1 in homicide reduction

TOWSON, MD—The Major Cities Chiefs Association recently released its 2022 third quarter crime survey results. MCCA is a collaboration of the 79 largest law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada. The survey highlights the work of the Baltimore County Police Department, in collaboration with community partners, in effectively reducing violent crime from January to September 2022. *Among 70 […]

Freeze Warning issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect for Baltimore County, Harford County, Baltimore City, and much of central Maryland from midnight through 9 a.m. on Monday, November 14th. Sub-freezing temperatures of around 28 to 32 degrees are expected overnight. Freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation […]

Baltimore County featured on Jeopardy’s Tournament of Champions [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—What is “Baltimore County?” That was the correct answer to a question…or, question to an answer…on Friday night’s episode of “Jeopardy.” Yes, Baltimore County was featured in the “County Seat” category during last night’s Tournament of Champions. Not surprisingly, superstar Mattea Roach knew it immediately. Check it out in the video below… What is Baltimore County?!?! That’s right folks, […]

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, […]

Police officer assaulted in Middle River, stabbing reported in Hillendale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, a stabbing, and several burglaries that were reported over the past week. Between 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 29 and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31, an individual entered a vacant residential property in the 4600-block of Southwood Avenue (21206) by breaking a window. The suspect stole numerous power tools and hand tools. At […]