UPDATE: The Northern Lights may also be visible in Maryland on Friday night, October 11th. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say the Aurora Borealis may be visible in Maryland on Thursday night. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) says a fast coronal mass ejection (CME, or solar flare) erupted from the Sun on […]
TOWSON, MD—As part of the fifth annual National Faith and Blue Weekend, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in several events and activities throughout Baltimore County from October 11 to 14. The events will involve people of all ages, religions, and congregations, according to the department. “Nationwide, Faith and Blue Weekend has been embraced by law enforcement and religious […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In an effort to combat opioid addiction, Maryland State Police will join forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the 27th National Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can drop off unwanted prescription drugs at any of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, no questions asked. This biannual initiative […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday night house fire in Rosedale. The blaze was reported at around 11 p.m. on October 5 in the 5000-block of Kemsley Court (21237). Units arrived to find that fire had broken out on a second floor balcony and had spread to the home next door. A second alarm has been sounded. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ Online Learning Program will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year on November 8 at 1 p.m., officials said on Friday. The program offers full-time online instruction for students in grades 4-12 and is open to any student eligible to attend a Baltimore County public school. Classes are taught by certified BCPS teachers from […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore 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 Ave. – County Waterline […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The ribbon has officially been cut at Nottingham Middle School. Elected officials joined Baltimore County Public Schools personnel at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday morning. Providing more than 205,000 square feet of state-of-the-art learning space, the new Nottingham Middle School, which opened to students in August, was built to meet the educational needs of the fast-growing communities of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland residents prepare for the changing seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public about the increased activity of black bears in the fall. During this time, bears are preparing for winter hibernation by foraging for food. This often leads to bears traveling across roads more frequently and potentially becoming more attracted to human-provided […]