Parkville woman arrested in connection with road rage shooting in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—A Parkville woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a road rage shooting that occurred earlier this month, police say. Neisha Jackson, 40, has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 8, 2023, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Investigators learned that Jackson was involved in a road rage incident that began around […]

Outdoor burning discouraged in Baltimore area as fire risks increase

BALTIMORE, MD—Outdoor burning is being discouraged across the state of Maryland on Tuesday afternoon and evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds. The National Weather Service says elevated conditions conducive to wildfire spread are expected through early evening with northwest winds gusting 20-30 mph and minimum relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent across much of the Mid-Atlantic. […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 13

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 13, 2023. APG has daytime and nighttime testing and training scheduled for Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 16 2023, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight).  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, […]

Armed robbery reported in Fullerton, homes burglarized in Parkville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two robberies and three burglaries that were reported over the past week. At around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, three suspects with a potential weapon robbed victims in the 6100-block of Saint Regis Road (21206). At just before 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, suspects entered a residence in the 8600-block of Castlemill Circle […]

BCPS Mobile ESOL Welcome Center now stationed at schools across Baltimore County every Tuesday

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Mobile ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Welcome Center provides English language proficiency assessment and enrollment services to new BCPS multilingual learners. To bring its services closer to students and families across the county, the Mobile ESOL Welcome Center will be stationed at schools across the county every Tuesday. First Tuesday of every […]

Councilman Marks: DICK’S Warehouse Sale coming to Perring Plaza

PARKVILLE, MD—A new store will soon be coming to Perring Plaza. Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that Dick’s Warehouse Sale will be opening in the former Burlington Coat Factory location. Dick’s Warehouse Sale is an outlet/warehouse version of the popular Dick’s Sporting Goods chain that offers merchandise at clearance prices. Dick’s will join the Giant supermarket that is opening […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Friday for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in recognition of Veterans Day. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson LOOP will operate as […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS […]