BCPS schools, offices experiencing internet outages

UPDATE: Officials say connectivity has been restored. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—An internet outage is currently affecting Baltimore County Public Schools. On Friday morning, officials said that BCPS schools and offices were experiencing internet connection issues. “The issue is originating outside of the BCPS network and we are working with our internet provider to resolve,” BCPS said on X. “We […]

Police searching for 18-year-old reported missing from Loch Raven area

PARKVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing 18-year-old. Juliette Victoria Mitchell is 5’0″ tall and weighs 108 pounds. She was last seen on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in the Loch Raven area. Juliette has long straight black hair and is wearing a black shirt, blue floral pants, and black sneakers. Anyone with information on Juliette Mitchell’s whereabouts […]

Towson stabbing suspect arrested

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Towson earlier this month. Detectives have arrested 24-year-old Omar Soliman in connection with the stabbing that occurred Saturday, January 11, 2025. At just before midnight, officers responded to the 400-block of York Road (21204) for reports of an assault. When officers arrived on […]

Baltimore County announces 2025 series of budget town hall meetings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday announced its 2025 series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY26 budget. Seven meetings – one for each County Council district – will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to […]

Former Gilman teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child sexual abuse

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Gilman teacher will be spending more than three decades behind bars. This week, U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Christopher Kenji Bendann, 40, of Baltimore, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. After a three-day trial, on August 28, 2024, a federal jury found the defendant guilty of five counts of sexual […]