BCPS to hold series of ‘Meet the Superintendent’ events

UPDATE: Event have been added at Perry Hall High School and Catonsville High school. See updated graphic above. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Members of the BCPS community are invited to participate in six upcoming forums to meet and learn more about Baltimore County’s incoming schools superintendent, Dr. Myriam Yarbrough. During the community meetings, Dr. Yarbrough will share information about […]

Student artists honored at 35th Annual High School Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 1 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 35th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured 114 pieces of art representing the work of 117 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The Startup at Towson […]

Rosedale woman scores winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off on Mother’s Day

ROSEDALE, MD—For birthdays and other celebrations, she generally gives friends and relatives Maryland Lottery scratch-offs so it was no surprise when the loyal player gifted herself a $50,000 Cash instant ticket on Mother’s Day. The surprise: she won the game’s $50,000 top prize. “I play every day. She never plays,” the Rosedale woman’s husband said on June 1 when she […]

Police urging teens to stop playing viral ‘Assassin Game’

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is urging teens to stop playing the “Assassin Game.” Nationwide, police departments have been receiving reports of high school students walking through business parking lots or neighborhoods carrying what seem to be weapons. When officers respond, they find the teens are carrying squirt guns and playing a game called “senior assassin.” The game involves […]

Assault & robbery, burglaries reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Police are investigating an assault & robbery and two residential burglaries that were reported in the Rosedale area last week. At 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, armed individuals assaulted and robbed someone in the 8000-block of Duvall Avenue (21237).  The suspects then fled the scene. At around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, an individual broke into […]

Baltimore County Public Library introduces long-term device lending program to help close the digital divide

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new service for qualified customers to borrow either a Wi-Fi enabled Chromebook, a high-speed 5G LTE internet router, or both for up to six months. The program is designed to reach adult customers who have unmet digital connectivity needs to help close the digital divide in Baltimore County. The program is […]

Baltimore County Council passes Olszewski’s FY 2024 budget

TOWSON, MD—Earlier this week, the Baltimore County Council passed County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s $4.9 billion FY 2024 budget. The budget was passed by a unanimous vote. County Executive Olszewski has issued the following statement: “Thank you to my partners on the County Council for their advocacy and partnership as we continue to invest in a better Baltimore County. This budget […]

Six residents displaced following overnight 2-alarm house fire near Rosedale

BALTIMORE, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in northeast Baltimore overnight. At just before 2 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, units responded to a fire in the 6000-block of Radecke Avenue. Units arrived to find heavy fire showing and a second alarm was sounded. The blaze damaged multiple townhouses and six residents were displaced. No injuries were reported. The […]