TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the passing of one of its members. Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr. died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 after a battle with cancer. “His legacy of service, strength, and dedication will always inspire us,” the Baltimore County Fire Department said in a statement. Viewings and a memorial service will be held at […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A northern Baltimore County man who was spending a leisurely afternoon at the Maryland Home and Garden Show in Timonium on March 8 now has enough cash for a few home improvement projects. He stopped by the Maryland Lottery’s booth at the show, decided to play Powerball, and won $50,004. The Home and Garden Show is one of dozens […]
TOWSON, MD—Rewards are being offered for information on suspects wanted in connection with two separate incidents in northern Baltimore County. The couple pictured (above left) has been involved in several theft and credit card misuse incidents at Smyth Jewelers in Timonium. Police say the individuals purchased two Rolex watches from Smyth using stolen credit cards. The woman pictured (above right) […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will improve pavement on MD 146 (Dulaney Valley Road) between I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and north of Fox Hunt Drive in Baltimore County beginning on Sunday, October 20th. The project should be complete by mid-December, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday night, contractor crews will work along MD 146, with […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the 2024 awardees of Baltimore County’s Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “The dedicated community stakeholders who invest their time and energy to advocate for their neighborhoods and neighbors exemplify the leadership and passion that makes Baltimore […]
TIMONIUM, MD—A traffic stop in Baltimore County over the weekend led to the discovery of cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin, Maryland State Police said. At just before 3:30 a.m. on July 16, a trooper with the Golden Ring Barrack stopped a Honda Accord on the I-695 inner loop prior to Greenspring Avenue on suspicion that the vehicle’s driver was […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will begin its 2024 “Screen on the Green” free outdoor movie series this weekend. The first movie, Disney’s “Moana,” will be shown this Friday, July 5, at Cromwell Valley Park. Attendees should bring along blankets and/or lawn chairs and a favorite snack to enjoy under the night sky. Before the show, […]