Baltimore County Board of Education to hold virtual public hearing on 2026 operating budget

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a virtual public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget. The hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will close […]

Taquitos sold at ALDI recalled over metal contamination concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]

Stabbing reported in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating an overnight stabbing that occurred in the Towson area. At just after 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, officer responded to the unit block of East Chesapeake Avenue near York Road (21286). The Baltimore County Police Department responded to the scene for a stabbing that had just occurred. One male suspect with long hair in […]

Three arrested in connection with Towson carjacking

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested three adults in connection with an armed carjacking that took place in Towson back in November. At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, officers responded to Towson Town Center, located in the 800-block of Dulaney Valley Road for reports of an armed carjacking. During this incident, the victim was assaulted before […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin on Thursday, January 9

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance. Residents must place trees out by Jan. 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on your scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]

Public safety meeting to be held in Loch Raven community next week

TOWSON, MD—In light of recent events that have taken place along the Loch Raven Boulevard corridor, officials will be holding a public safety meeting next week to discuss crime and safety issues. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2025 at Babcock Presbyterian Church. Among those in attendance will be Baltimore County Police Department Chief […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Tuesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday due inclement weather. Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on January 7, 2025. “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will report to […]