UPDATE: Police say four “persons of interest” have been detained. Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating a report of shots fired in the Hillendale area. At just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, the Baltimore County Police Department said officers were investigating the circumstances surrounding a report of shots fired in the area of Wycombe Way and Glenbarr Court […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]
TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County waitress won $50,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Deluxe Crossword game. She told Lottery officials that she doesn’t often buy scratch-off tickets. However, her luck changed when a family member reminded her about the fun of playing. The waitress said she had a $5 bill in her purse when her family member was stopping for lottery tickets […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville High School will close early on Monday to due a power outage. Baltimore County Public Schools officials say Parkville High School will dismiss at 9:45 a.m. on November 18 due to a power issue. There will be no afternoon or evening activities. Parkville High School is located at 2600 Putty Hill Avenue (21234).
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in east Towson. At just before 1:45 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, Baltimore County Police Department officers responded to the 8100-block of Loch Raven Boulevard (21286) for a reported intoxicated subject. When authorities arrived on the scene, they located the victim, a 43-year-old male, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The […]