TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has seen a rise in commercial burglaries throughout the county, and police say the best deterrent for burglars is for businesses to be proactive with security. Below are some tips from BCoPD to help make local businesses less appealing targets: 1. Keep a minimal amount of cash on the premises. Leave cash registers empty […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt intends to step down from her post on December 5, County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Wednesday afternoon. Baltimore County will conduct a national search for Chief Hyatt’s successor. “Chief Hyatt is a world-class public safety professional who has led efforts to modernize the Baltimore County Police Department, helping us to enact critical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]