Gov. Moore, Arnold Ventures announce $20 million in grants to support programs that help Maryland youth

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore and the philanthropic organization Arnold Ventures announced Tuesday a combined $20 million in grants to support programs for Maryland’s young people. The grants, part of the Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will benefit more than 3,000 youth and students through college initiatives and mentorship programs. This announcement represents the final round of grants in the partnership, […]

Maryland ranked among top states for juvenile aggression, study claims

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by the personal injury law firm Anidjar & Levine claims that Maryland has the ninth-most severe rate of youth aggression in the nation, citing the state’s high juvenile aggravated assault arrest rates. The research, which analyzed juvenile arrest data from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) between 2016 and 2020, found that Maryland […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Dundalk area

UPDATE: Brian has been located. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Brian McCourry, 13, is 5’07” tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen in the Dundalk area wearing a gray New Balance Hooded Sweatshirt, gray/lime green Nike pants, and teal shoes. Anyone with information on Brian McCourry’s whereabouts is asked […]

Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead in Baltimore County home

LUTHERVILLE, MD— Baltimore County police are investigating the death of a 69-year-old woman who was found with trauma to her upper body in her Lutherville home on Monday night. According to a press release, officers responded to the 1200 block of Oakcroft Drive (21093) at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Sept. 15. Upon arrival, they discovered Patricia Watson-Geiger, who was pronounced […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes two members

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the promotion of two of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of the following two BCoFD members to the rank of Fire Lieutenant and Paramedic: FIRE LIEUTENANT FADO Robert Street PARAMEDIC EMT Whitney Sharpe The promotions will be effective as of September 20th. Photo via Atlantic Emergency […]

Maryland Lottery selects four artists for Maryland Treasures scratch-off ticket

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery has chosen four artists to have their work featured on a new scratch-off ticket, following a statewide contest that drew nearly 2,200 entries. The “Maryland Treasures” scratch-off ticket, which will showcase the winning artwork, is set to go on sale in March 2026. The Maryland Lottery launched the art contest on July 1, inviting state residents […]

Indiana man arrested for alleged threat to U.S. Naval Academy

CHESTERTON, Ind.—A Chesterton man was arrested on Friday for allegedly sending an online threat directed at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Jackson Fleming, 23, was taken into custody on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana. He is suspected of making the threat on Sept. 11 through a social media […]

Water main break reported in Perry Hall area

UPDATE: Councilman David Marks says water should resume imminently for those impacted by this water main break. “Thanks to those crews operating today to fix this break,” said Councilman Marks. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Nottingham/Perry Hall area has left several residents without water. The rupture occurred along Beaconsfield Drive (21236), according to Councilman David […]