Councilman Marks appoints longtime educator Bev German to Planning Board

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will appoint longtime educator Beverly German to the Baltimore County Planning Board, filling the seat vacated by Paul Hartman. The Planning Board advises the county government on planning and development policies, making recommendations on zoning issues during the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. “I would like to profoundly thank Paul […]

Towson University triple-shooting suspect arrested, identified

TOWSON, MD—Police have arrested and identified a suspect in connection Saturday’s shooting at Towson University. On Tuesday, September 7, detectives with the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit arrested 19-year-old Samuel Nnam on multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault. The charges stem from an early-morning shooting that occurred Saturday, September 4, on the Towson University campus. […]

Triple shooting reported at Towson University

UPDATE 2: Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with this incident. UPDATE: Police have confirmed that one of the victims is a student and is in stable condition.  The other two victims were not students and are also in stable condition. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Authorities are on the scene of an early-morning triple shooting that […]

Baltimore County Public Schools officials release 2021 high school graduation schedule

NOTTINGHAM, MD— Baltimore County Public Schools’ 2021 graduating seniors will have their opportunity to take the traditional walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. The school system has released the following graduation schedule. All dates and times are subject to change based upon health metrics. Students and their families are encouraged to visit the BCPS website for updates. All […]

Baltimore County launches ‘Healing Starts Here’ COVID-19 vaccine education campaign

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced the “Healing Starts Here” campaign to educate residents about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and how they can register to receive it. The campaign aims to increase public confidence among residents currently underrepresented on the County’s vaccine registry by enlisting the support of trusted voices — including athletes, […]

Police: $15,000 reward offered for information on unsolved 2009 homicide of Daniel Coverston

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Detectives continue to search for information that may help solve the 2009 Valentine’s Day murder of Towson University student Daniel Coverston. Daniel’s body was discovered in his apartment in the 7000-block of Lachlan Circle (21239) at just after 2:45 p.m. on that Saturday afternoon. Coverston had left his door unlocked for friends to periodically check on him as […]

Perry Hall High School senior receives Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program award

PERRY HALL, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors received awards and scholarships for their participation in the first cohort of the Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program, a partnership between Towson University and BCPS. The awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on January 28, which featured BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, Presidential Scholar and […]

Olszewski makes key personnel announcements

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week made the following personnel announcements: Nominated C. Pete Gutwald to serve as Director of the Department of Permits Approvals and Inspections, effective January 15, 2021 Nominated Steve Lafferty to serve as Director of the Department of Planning effective January 15, 2021, and Named Jennifer M. Lynch, PhD. as Baltimore County’s Director of […]