Baltimore County announces recipients of 2024 Community Heroes Awards

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 […]

Community walk to be held for Rodgers Forge shooting victim, GoFundMe established

UPDATE 4: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 3: A teen suspect has been arrested and charged. UPDATE 2: Baltimore County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect in connection with this shooting. UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the community walk has been postponed to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, […]

Towson University opens new $175 million College of Health Professions building [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—The College of Health Professions building at Towson University has officially opened, bringing with it 10 specialty labs, 10 patient exam rooms, and eight speech and audiology research labs. The building also has a 350-seat auditorium with three different screen monitors and two entry levels. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024. In one of the […]

Shooting reported in Towson

UPDATE 7: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 6: A suspect has been arrested and charged. UPDATE 5: Baltimore County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 4: A GoFundMe page has been established for the victim, Mark McKenzie, and his family. UPDATE 3: The […]

12 BCPS students named National Merit semifinalists

TOWSON, MD—Twelve Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The honored students are: Catonsville High School Natalie L. Wallace Dulaney High School Nitara Sen Henry Tang Oliver H. Vogel Timothy Wang Eastern Technical High School Ryan P. Shay Franklin High School Oluwadarasimi V. […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for September 6 – 13

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale […]

Police seek to identify Towson burglary suspect

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect pictured above and below. On August 25, 2024, the suspect entered a building in the 6500-block of Charles Street (21204) and stole multiple items. Anyone with information on this individual is asked to call police 410-307-2020 or 410-887-6296. Photos via Baltimore County Police Department