Baltimore County shooting leaves 1 dead

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday night in Cockeysville. At just before 9:30 p.m. on April 18, 2024, officers responded to the 500-block of Lake Vista Circle for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the male victim to an area hospital […]

Harford County fatal shooting suspect indicted

EDGEWOOD, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has announced an indictment in connection with a homicide that occurred in Edgewood in 2021. At just after 11:45 p.m. on June 9, 2021, deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 6200-block of Edgewood Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male, identified as Jarmil Christopher Stewart, 20, of Edgewood, suffering from a […]

Maryland to honor fallen Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Morgan with lowered flags

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that all state and federal buildings in Maryland will lower their flags to half-staff on Saturday, April 20 to honor the life of Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Eugene Morgan. Chief Morgan died on April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset. “Chief Morgan […]

Baltimore officials crack down on illegal dirt bikes

BALTIMORE, MD—As the warmer weather begins to arrive in Baltimore, the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and the Baltimore Police Commissioner have announced plans to increase enforcement against illegal dirt bike activity. The announcement comes after a rise in illegal dirt bike activity, which has been a concern for many in the city. In response to the issue, the Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Council considers new legislation to confirm County Executive’s planning board picks

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council is taking steps to secure more control over the County Executive’s planning board picks. The council is considering legislation that would require the County Executive’s picks for the planning board to be confirmed by the full County Council. The planning board is currently composed of 15 members, with eight of them appointed by the County […]

BCPS names Teacher of the Year, Essex educator named Principal of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have named their 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Stephanie Gerhold, an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher at Woodlawn Middle School, has been named Teacher of the Year for BCPS. The award was announced on Thursday, April 18, 2024, during a gala at […]

Department of Recreation and Parks to hold open houses, listening sessions around Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding four open house/listening sessions around Baltimore County. Attendees will be able to learn about Department’s programs, meet the team, reserve a field or pavilion, apply for job opportunities, ask questions, and provide input. All sessions will be held 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.  They will take place on Wednesday, May 1 […]