Sixth District Archives - Nottingham MD

Nine BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2025 legislative session

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Nine Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2025 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Raheem Bashir, Perry Hall High School Ugonma Chike-Kalu, Western School of Technology Luisa Depkin, Loch Raven High School Ashley Johnny, Eastern Technical High School Emma Martin, Hereford High School Emily Noonan, Dulaney […]

Man who murdered Rosedale father & son receives additional life sentence in Baltimore City case

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore City judge has sentenced Ameer Gittens to life plus 15 years, with the first five years without the possibility of parole. The sentence will be served consecutively to the sentence he is currently serving for a Baltimore County homicide case. Gittens is currently serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole, plus 50 years for the […]

Parkville High School to dismiss early on Monday due to power outage

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville High School will close early on Monday to due a power outage. Baltimore County Public Schools officials say Parkville High School will dismiss at 9:45 a.m. on November 18 due to a power issue. There will be no afternoon or evening activities. Parkville High School is located at 2600 Putty Hill Avenue (21234).

BCPS dance educator honored for 40 years of excellence

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Stephanie Powell, a dance education teacher at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, has been awarded the Maryland Dance Education Association’s (MDEA) 2024 Living Legacy Award. The award recognizes Powell’s exceptional contributions to dance education in Maryland, spanning over 40 years. MDEA President Sandra Atkinson presented the award, acknowledging Powell’s profound impact on the state’s dance landscape […]

Department of Public Works to hold open house on proposed West-East Trail in Parkville

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: DPW has been postponed this open house to a future date, TBA. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will be holding an open house next week to discuss the proposed East-West trail that would run along Hiss Avenue in Parkville toward Lillian Holt Drive. The meeting will be held 6:00 – […]

Baltimore County activates freezing weather shelter plan ahead of cold weather season

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday activated its freezing weather shelter plan in preparation for the impending cold weather season. In place through April 15, the plan allows for the activation of the cold weather shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness when the forecast calls for freezing weather. Freezing Weather Shelters During the day, public facilities such as libraries, senior and community […]

Edgewood woman wins $50K after buying scratch-off ticket in Rosedale on Halloween

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—An Edgewood woman won a $50,000 top prize on a “GAME OF THRONES” scratch-off ticket on Halloween, Maryland Lottery officials announced. The married mother of three said she was leaving the hospital after visiting one of her children when she stopped at the Express Mart, which houses Rosedale Shell and Dunkin’, with her daughter. The daughter urged the woman […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County