Adult charged after loaded gun found at Golden Ring Middle School

ROSEDALE, MD—An adult has been charged after a loaded gun was found at Golden Ring Middle School earlier this month. At just after 2:15 p.m. on November 1, a loaded firearm was recovered from a 12-year-old who entered Golden Ring Middle School. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 45-year-old Heather Rao with allowing a minor to gain […]

Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces events, activities for 2023 American Education Week

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s […]

Officials to hold community input meeting to discuss revitalization of Rosedale Plaza

ROSEDALE, MD—A community input meeting will be held later this month to discuss the future of the Rosedale Plaza shopping center. The event will be held 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on November 30 at Mount Pleasant Church. Attendees will include representatives from the State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City. Mount Pleasant Church & Ministries is located at 6000 […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 6

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 6, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, November 6 – Thursday, November 9 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 10 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

Three suspects rob victim in Rosedale, steal their vehicle

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and two attempted burglaries that were reported this month. At around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, an individual attempted to break into a location in the 7700-block of Rossville Boulevard in Nottingham (21236). Between 3 and 4 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, an individual attempted to enter a residence in the 3900-block […]

BCPS invites public to suggest names for new northeast middle school

UPDATE: The potential names have been narrowed down to two finalists. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting the public to help decide what its newest middle school will be called. Respondents will be asked to complete two surveys. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the […]

Loaded gun recovered after non-student enters Golden Ring Middle School

UPDATE: An adult has been charged in connection with this incident. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police say a loaded gun was recovered after a non-student entered Golden Ring Middle School on Wednesday afternoon. At just after 2:15 p.m. on November 1, a school resource officer was notified that a youth had entered the school and failed to report to […]