Parkville Middle School paraeducator named Maryland Education Support Professional of the Year

PARKVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Education Association has named Meghan Anderson of Parkville Middle School as its Education Support Professional of the Year. The honor was presented to Anderson on Friday, September 6th. Anderson was considered for the statewide honor after being named Paraeducator of the Year in May by Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC). “I am deeply honored […]

Arrest made in connection with fatal Parkville shooting

PARKVILLE, MD—Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the Parkville area earlier this month. Baltimore County Police Department homicide detectives have arrested and charged 44-year-old James Clark with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide that occurred on September 2, 2024. At approximately 4:20 p.m., officers responded to the 8400 block of Leefield […]

14th annual Spirits in the Night 9/11 Candlelight Vigil to be held in Parkville on Wednesday

PARKVILLE, MD—The 14th annual Spirits in the Night 9/11 Candlelight Vigil will be held in Parkville on Wednesday evening. The event will take place in the parking lot outside of McAvoy’s Sports Bar & Grill, beginning at 6:45 p.m. on September 11th. The vigil commemorates the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and will feature patriotic […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for September 6 – 13

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale […]

Juvenile suspect arrested after Parkville schools placed on lockout status

PARKVILLE, MD—Police say a suspect is in custody after Parkville-area schools were placed on lockout status on Friday morning. At just before 9 a.m., some area schools, including Parkville High School and St. Ursula School, were placed on lockout status due to unconfirmed reports of an individual in a vehicle waving a weapon. “Lockout” status means the schools’ doors are […]

13th annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride to roll through parts of Harford County, Baltimore County on Saturday

PARKVILLE, MD—The 13th annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride will roll through parts of Harford County and Baltimore County on Saturday morning. Organized by The Hope & Peace Foundation, ride registration begins at 8 a.m. and will begin at around 10:45 a.m.  The trip will be a 28-mile fully police-escorted and fire-supported ride that begins at the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company […]

Truck-based mosquito spraying to begin in Parkville area on Wednesday

PARKVILLE, MD—In response to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas of Parkville. MDA will conduct ultra-low volume truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes on Wednesday, September 4th. The spraying will take place after 7:30 p.m. […]

Maryland DOT $18.9 billion transportation investment plan

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]