BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Tuesday due to extreme heat

TOWSON, MD—The late summer heat wave lives on in Maryland for another few days. Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Tuesday, September 5, have been cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when […]

Vehicles stolen in Hillendale; burglaries reported in Parkville, Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two vehicle thefts, an attempted vehicle theft, and two burglaries that were reported last week. Sometime between 10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29 and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, an individual stole a brown 2019 Hyundai Elantra with MD tag “7EP3211” from the unit block of Polaris Court in Hillendale (21234). At around 2:15 […]

SHA: I-95, I-695 improvements to continue during week of September 4 at various locations in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration continues to work on two major I-695 and I-95 improvements in Baltimore County between Tuesday, September 5 and Friday, September 8. There will be no planned temporary travel lane closures between 5 a.m. Friday, September 1 and 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 5 due to the Labor Day holiday. Shoulder closures and work behind barriers […]

Baltimore County offices closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will not be […]

Two men sentenced to life in prison in connection with murder, carjacking, home invasion of Rosedale father and son

ROSEDALE, MD—Two men have been sentenced to life in prison in connection with a 2021 murder, carjacking, and home invasion involving a Rosedale father and son. Ameer Gittens, 26, and Derrick Jamison, 27, were both sentenced on Thursday in Baltimore County to consecutive terms of life, without the possibility of parole, for a crime spree in October of 2021, including […]

Labor Day: Maryland State Police to step up patrols for impaired, distracted, aggressive drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Rosedale to celebrate the construction of 6 rooftop community solar projects

ROSEDALE, MD—Summit Ridge Energy, one of the nation’s leading commercial solar and energy storage company, on Wednesday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rosedale to celebrate the construction of six rooftop community solar projects across four industrial properties alongside LBA Logistics, a full-service real estate investment and management company, and Black Bear Energy, a commercial buyer’s representative specializing in onsite renewable […]

More vehicles stolen in Hillendale, Parkville; burglaries reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two burglaries and two vehicle thefts that were reported over the past week. Sometime between midnight and 12:45 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, someone stole a dark blue 2015 Hyundai Elantra with MD tag “1CR5556” from the 8300-block of Hillendale Road in Hillendale (21234). At around 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 27, someone stole a […]