53 BCPS teachers achieved, 10 renewed National Board Certification in 2024

TOWSON, MD—Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, an independent nonprofit […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close two hours early on Friday

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all afterschool activities, including aftercare. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, January 3, 2025. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled. School and central offices will remain open. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. A Winter Weather […]

Five suspects detained, ghost gun recovered after shots fired in Hillendale

HILLENDALE, MD—Five potential suspects have been detained by police and two weapons have been seized after shots were fired in Hillendale earlier this month. On December 18, following reports of shots fired in the area of Wycombe Way and Glenbarr Court (21234), officers detained five potential suspects. An investigation resulted in the recovery of two firearms. One of the firearms […]

AK-47 recovered during investigation into Towson mass shooting

TOWSON, MD—While conducting a high-visibility enforcement operation following the mass shooting that occurred in east Towson last Tuesday, members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Eastern Patrol Division Community Action Team initiated a traffic stop near Meteor Court and Cloister Road on Thursday, December 19th. This stop resulted in the recovery of several illegal items, including a stolen vehicle, a […]

Police investigating report of shots fired in Hillendale

UPDATE: Police say five potential suspects have been detained and two weapons have been seized. 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 […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

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 […]

Baltimore County waitress scores winning $50,000 lottery scratch-off

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 […]