Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces events, activities for 2023 American Education Week

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 6

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 6, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, November 6 – Thursday, November 9 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 10 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

BCPS invites public to suggest names for new northeast middle school

UPDATE: The potential names have been narrowed down to two finalists. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting the public to help decide what its newest middle school will be called. Respondents will be asked to complete two surveys. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the […]

Victim robbed by 4 suspects on Belair Road, assault reported in Carney

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, a robbery, and three burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just before 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, an individual entered a residence in the 6700-block of Havenoak Road in Rosedale (21237) and stole the victim’s property. At just before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, an armed suspect committed […]

Freeze Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Freeze Watch has been upgraded to a Freeze Warning and will be in effect from 11 p.m. on Wednesday through 10 a.m. on Thursday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low […]

Teen killed in Parkville-area shooting, police seeking tips

PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a teen was killed in a Monday night shooting in the Parkville/Hillendale area. At just before 10:30 p.m. on October 30, 2023, officers responded to the 7300-block of McClean Boulevard (21234), in reference to reports of a shooting. Shortly after officers arrived, they located a teenage male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The teen […]

Shooting reported in Parkville

UPDATE: The teen victim in this shooting has died. Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Police are in the scene of a Monday night shooting in southern Parkville/Hillendale. The shooting was reported at just before 10:30 p.m. in the 7300-block of McClean Boulevard (21234). Authorities say one person has been transported to an area hospital. There has been no word on the […]