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 […]

Harford County resident wins Cash4Life, winning $150K Powerball ticket sold in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland Lottery player in Harford County rang in the new year in style with a big win in one of the last drawings of 2024. Edgewood Liquors, Grocery & Deli in Edgewood sold a second-tier winning ticket for the December 31 Cash4Life drawing, and the lucky winner gets to start 2025 with a choice: They can receive $1,000 […]

53 BCPS teachers achieved, 10 renewed National Board Certification in 2024

TOWSON, MD—Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, an independent nonprofit […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close two hours early on Friday

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all afterschool activities, including aftercare. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, January 3, 2025. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled. School and central offices will remain open. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. A Winter Weather […]