Baltimore County Recreation and Parks announces summer camp, program lineup

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s popular summer camps and drop-in programs offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks will open for registration on Wednesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. The lineup of unique and enriching experiences for children ages 4 to 17 includes nearly two dozen sites countywide and themes including nature, arts, and sports. Programs cost as little as $100 […]

Taquitos sold at ALDI recalled over metal contamination concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]

Rosedale man arrested after pointing laser at police helicopter

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County have taken a 50-year-old man into custody after he pointed a laser at a police helicopter last month. At around 9:45 p.m. on December 19, 2024, members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Aviation Unit encountered multiple laser strikes while flying eastbound along Eastern Avenue toward Martin State Airport. Using the onboard imaging system, […]

More snow expected in Baltimore area to begin weekend

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Another round of snow is expected in the Baltimore area to kick off the weekend. The National Weather Service says the frozen precipitation should arrive late Friday night (after midnight) and stick around through Saturday morning, eventually tapering off by Saturday […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin on Thursday, January 9

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance. Residents must place trees out by Jan. 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on your scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open two hours late on Wednesday

TOWSON, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools will open two hours late on Wednesday. Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 8, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K and offices will be open on time as scheduled. HCPS schools and offices will also open two hours late […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Tuesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday due inclement weather. Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on January 7, 2025. “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will report to […]

Police seek to identify suspect in attempted Middle River burglary

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are seeking to identify a suspect following a recent burglary attempt in Baltimore County. At around 3:15 a.m. on January 3, the subject pictured above attempted to break into Freestate Gun Range, located at 11500 Crossroads Circle in Middle River. The man arrived in a black sedan.  Police do not know if others were inside. Anyone who […]