Vehicle fire reported on I-95

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 95. The fire was reported at around 2:45 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 along northbound I-95 near the Exit 74/Mountain Road, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. At least one northbound lane has been shut down. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should […]

Volunteer citizens sought to fill vacancy on Baltimore County Board of Education’s Ethics Review Panel

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County is seeking an interested volunteer citizen to fill a vacancy on its Ethics Review Panel. The Panel serves as an advisory body to the Board to interpret its Ethics Code policies. The panel consists of five members appointed by the Board of Education. To be eligible for consideration for this vacancy, an […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The devastating loss of BOOST scholarships affects everyone

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. The issue of tax credits for education scholarships has been debated in the State House Chambers since at least 2006. The proposals have had various names, Broadening Opportunity for All Students and Teachers, Maryland Education Credit, Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST), and more. None […]

Large brush fire reported on Harford Road

UPDATE: The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reports that units from multiple fire companies arrived Gunpowder Falls State Park io find a 300’x300’ area of woods on fire on the trails near the waterfall. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Kingsville area. The fire was reported at just after 10 a.m. […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of March 20

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24. Testing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding […]

BCPS celebrates its 2022-2023 winter athletics state champions

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams recognized at the state level during the 2022-2023 winter season. The following student athletes and teams were honored: State Champions Allied Bocce – Dulaney High School Coach Anita Shaw Allied Bocce – Franklin High School Coaches Anthony Burgos and Maria Powers Allied Bocce – Loch Raven High […]

Community invited to public forums to identify educational priorities, leadership qualities of next BCPS superintendent

TOWSON, MD—Members of the Baltimore County Public Schools community are invited to participate in public forums from Tuesday, March 21, to Thursday, March 23, regarding the national search for a new superintendent. The meetings will be hosted by McPherson and Jacobson LLC, the executive search firm selected by the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The forums will offer BCPS […]

Baltimore County yard materials recycling collection resumes April 1, paper bags required for set-out

TOWSON, MD—Beginning April 1, 2023, yard materials will be collected separately for recycling from Baltimore County residents with “Y” days on their schedules. These separate yard material collections will occur from April 1 through as late as December 14. If a resident’s schedule has no “Y” days, their yard materials will continue to be collected with trash year-round. Residents may […]