Rep. Elijah Cummings dies at 68, local leaders pay tribute

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore died of a long-standing illness early Thursday morning according to his office.  He was 68 years old. A spokesman for the key Democrat said that he passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital at around 2:45 a.m. Cummings had recently been embroiled in a Twitter battle with President Donald Trump over the conditions within […]

Pine Grove Middle, Eastern Tech students win big in Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group Competition

In late February, several Baltimore County Public Schools students will be recognized as winners in the 5th Annual Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group Essay and Video Competition – including the three BCPS students who earned first place honors. Brooke Strauss of Pine Grove Middle School won first place in the middle school letter competition, while Isabella Holcombe, an Eastern Technical High […]

Perry Hall native, Parkville High senior to be named Woman, Young Woman of the Year

A Perry Hall native and Parkville High senior have the distinct honor of being named Baltimore County’s 2017 Woman and Young Woman of the Year. This will be the county’s 35th year honoring women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Woman of the Year: Kelli Szczybor Kelli Szczybor is a Baltimore County native, born and raised in Perry Hall. […]

Police searching for Robert Staicos, missing Baltimore County man

UPDATE: Staicos has been found safe and unharmed. Original story below… —— The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Robert Staicos is a 73-year-old Caucasian male, 6’00”, weighing 180 pounds. It is unknown what he might be wearing. Staicos is homeless and was last seen in the area of Johns Hopkins Hospital. […]