Baltimore County Police Department announces community events in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024

TOWSON, MD—Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Through NCVRW, the Baltimore County Police Department will honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services. […]

House explosion reported in Essex

UPDATE 2: The location has been updated to Crafton Road (21221) and a suspect has been charged with arson. UPDATE: The explosion has left one person injured.  The cause remains under investigation. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house explosion in Essex. At just after 11 p.m. on Saturday night, units responded to the unit […]

BCPS names Teacher of the Year, Essex educator named Principal of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have named their 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Stephanie Gerhold, an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher at Woodlawn Middle School, has been named Teacher of the Year for BCPS. The award was announced on Thursday, April 18, 2024, during a gala at […]

Department of Recreation and Parks to hold open houses, listening sessions around Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding four open house/listening sessions around Baltimore County. Attendees will be able to learn about Department’s programs, meet the team, reserve a field or pavilion, apply for job opportunities, ask questions, and provide input. All sessions will be held 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.  They will take place on Wednesday, May 1 […]

Robberies reported in Carney, Rosedale, Parkville; arrest warrant issued following Rosedale assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At around 5 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, three armed suspects robbed someone in the 1800-block of Dalhousie Court in Parkville (21234). At just after 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, three suspects broke into a location in the 6900-block of Golden Ring Road in Rosedale (21237) […]

Several Catholic churches in Baltimore area may close, merge under new proposal

UPDATE: The final list of closures has been announced. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a list of several Catholic churches that may close or merge in and around the Baltimore area. The “Seek the City to Come” proposal realigns Catholic parishes throughout Baltimore City and some nearby communities in Baltimore County. Pastoral leadership for each […]