BCPS graduation rate rises for second straight year, dropout rate improves

TOWSON, MD—The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students rose —for the second year in a row—to 85.84 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on February 25. The graduation rate for the Class of 2024 increased by nearly one percentage point from the previous year’s rate of 84.99 percent. The […]

Police searching for missing woman & child last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Police say both individuals have been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman and child. Isis Natasha, 24, and Roman Johnson were last seen in the Essex area. Isis is believed to be wearing a white tank top and cream colored pants. Roman’s clothing is unknown at this time. Anyone […]

Amazon driver runs over woman in Baltimore hit-and-run, Baltimore County man turns himself in [VIDEO]

UPDATE: Felony charges have been dropped and Jerome Young now faces a maximum of three years in prison.  He still faces negligent and reckless driving offenses. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—An Amazon driver has turned himself in after being caught on video running over a woman in a Baltimore City hit-and-run. The accident occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The next round of wintry precipitation is heading toward the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Baltimore County and Baltimore City.  The advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Light snowfall is expected with accumulations of up to one inch. The first snow […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold recruitment marathon this weekend

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be holding a recruitment marathon this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in multiple locations. Attendees will begin the day with an opportunity to take the BCoPD agility test at two Coppermine Athletic Club locations, Bel Air & Timonium, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Those who can’t […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Saturday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers northern Baltimore County and will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The forecast calls for moderate snow early Saturday afternoon, then a transition to sleet and freezing rain as temperatures hover near the freezing mark. Precipitation should […]