BCPS celebrates its 2024-25 winter athletics state champions

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools winter athletics season produced multiple state champions, including a fifth consecutive title for the Pikesville High School girls basketball team. The Pikesville girls, led by Coach Michael Dukes, are the first girls basketball program in Baltimore County to reach five total state championships, according to a release from the school system. BCPS Superintendent Dr. […]

BCPS graduation rate rises for second straight year, dropout rate improves

TOWSON, MD—The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students rose —for the second year in a row—to 85.84 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on February 25. The graduation rate for the Class of 2024 increased by nearly one percentage point from the previous year’s rate of 84.99 percent. The […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold recruitment marathon this weekend

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be holding a recruitment marathon this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in multiple locations. Attendees will begin the day with an opportunity to take the BCoPD agility test at two Coppermine Athletic Club locations, Bel Air & Timonium, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Those who can’t […]

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks announces summer camp, program lineup

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s popular summer camps and drop-in programs offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks will open for registration on Wednesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. The lineup of unique and enriching experiences for children ages 4 to 17 includes nearly two dozen sites countywide and themes including nature, arts, and sports. Programs cost as little as $100 […]

Baltimore County senior center undergoes $8.1 million expansion

WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County has unveiled a newly renovated Woodlawn Senior Center, boasting a larger facility and updated amenities to accommodate its rapidly growing membership. The $8.1 million project was celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on December 18, 2024, attended by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, state and local officials, and community members. The center, originally 3,600 square feet, has nearly […]

Suspect arrested in Baltimore County homicide

WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County detectives have arrested a suspect in the August 3 homicide of 29-year-old Tracey Hankins Jr. Kevin Martin, 31, was arrested on Nov. 25 in connection with the shooting death of Hankins. The incident occurred in the 6800-block of Liberty Road. Police responded to a shots fired call at about 10:05 p.m. on August 3rd. When officers arrived, […]

Baltimore County activates freezing weather shelter plan ahead of cold weather season

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday activated its freezing weather shelter plan in preparation for the impending cold weather season. In place through April 15, the plan allows for the activation of the cold weather shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness when the forecast calls for freezing weather. Freezing Weather Shelters During the day, public facilities such as libraries, senior and community […]