BCPS announces public forums to discuss FY 2025 budget priorities

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) will host five “Community Conversations” regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Community members are invited to share their ideas on budget priorities and the investments the system should make to provide high-quality public education to every student. In addition to the budget forums, Team BCPS […]

Despite opposition, plastic bag ban to go into effect on November 1st; Baltimore County to distribute free reusable bags

TOWSON, MD—Beginning November 1, 2023, Baltimore County will prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic checkout bags at the point of sale and consumers will need to utilize reusable bags. To assist with the transition, Baltimore County officials will soon offer free reusable bags for residents at all Baltimore County Public Library branches, all Baltimore County senior centers, and community pop-up […]

U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state, nation

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list that was released on Wednesday, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 10 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and two among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern Technical […]

Baltimore County Public Library to resume Sunday service at select branches

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that Sunday service would resume at select library branches. BCPL will be reopening at seven branches on Sundays beginning September 10th. This service will run the Sunday after Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend—May 19, 2024. The following branches will be open to the public on Sundays from […]

Lane closures along I-695 in central Baltimore County to continue next week

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will implement overnight and daytime lane closures along I-695 in central Baltimore County from Sunday night, August 13 through Friday afternoon, August 18, 2023. The lane closures are required for relocation of utilities, installation of new roadside infrastructure, installation of new Intelligent Transportation Systems hardware, and relocation of temporary and permanent […]

Baltimore County acquires Pikesville Armory from State of Maryland to support future redevelopment of historic site

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following a vote by the Maryland Board of Public Works, Baltimore County officials this week announced that the county will be acquiring ownership of the historic Pikesville Armory from the State of Maryland. “Today is a vital step forward in our ongoing work to reimagine this historic site as a thriving community anchor for Pikesville,” said Baltimore County Executive […]

Baltimore County shooting leaves 1 woman dead

PIKESVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed in Pikesville on Friday afternoon. Detectives responded to the 7600-block of Labyrinth Road (21208) at just after 6:45 p.m. on July 7 for a report of an unconscious subject. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, 45-year-old […]

Where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Baltimore County [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for the holiday weekend. Independence Day fireworks will take place throughout Baltimore County all weekend long. Here’s the full list of 2023 fireworks displays: Saturday, July 1 GALLOWAY POINT, MIDDLE RIVER 8:45pm – 9:30pm Galloway Point, Middle River, 21220 BIG TRUCK BREWERY 9:00pm – 10:00pm 19919 […]