Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

Towson armed robbery suspects arrested

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a juvenile and adult in connection with a series of robberies that occurred in Towson earlier this month. In both cases, the suspects approached their victims, held them at gunpoint, and demanded their valuables. Both victims attend school in the area. One attends college, the other is in high school. […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold 2nd annual ‘Every Hour, Every Day’ 5K in April

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will bring back its “Every Hour, Every Day” 5K in Towson this spring to support local community heroes. The event, which debuted last year to celebrate the department’s 150th anniversary, will be held on May 10, 2025, and will also feature a 1K fun walk this year. To register, visit https://www.baltcopolicerun.com or https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Towson/Towson5. Highlights […]

Finalists chosen for 2025-26 BCPS Teacher, Principal, and Assistant Principal of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Nine outstanding school educators and administrators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. The honorees will be recognized at a special Champions for Children Celebration Gala at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at George Washington Carver Center […]

$4.2 million sewer rehabilitation project to kick off in Parkville, Carney

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation is set to begin construction on a structural sewer rehabilitation project in the Carney and Parkville areas of Baltimore County. The project includes rehabilitation of 67,000 feet of sanitary sewer lines in the western portion of the White Marsh Sewershed. The project is scheduled for completion in the Fall of […]

Baltimore County yard materials recycling collection to resume on April 1, paper bags required

TOWSON, MD—Beginning April 1, 2025, yard materials will be collected separately from Baltimore County residents with scheduled yard material collection. These separate yard material collections will occur from April 1 through as late as December 14. The collected yard materials are composted into an earthy organic material to be used by Baltimore County agencies and residents. Residents may view their […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday, Wind Advisory issued

BALTIMORE, MD—Sunday could prove to be a stormy day in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says confidence has increased for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say a tornado or two is also possible. Gusty winds of up to 45 mph are possible on Sunday, which may […]