Baltimore County hosting compost bin, rain barrel sale through April 12

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is hosting on online sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 and rain barrels for $65 (tax included) and can be ordered through Wednesday, April 12. Orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 18 members

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the promotion of 18 of its members. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the following promotions: Fire Captain Fire Lt. Dawn Miller Fire Lt. Salliann Muscella EMS Lieutenant PMFC Jessica Burkins Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO) EMT/FF Lucas Berkeridge EMT/FF Franco Camerota EMT/FF Patrick Curtis EMT/FF Bradley Griffin EMT/FF Carolyn Hayden FS David […]

Wintry mix expected in Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—While it was around 80 degrees on Thursday, the Baltimore area will likely see some wet snow on Saturday. The National Weather Service says clouds will increase late Friday night with a snow/sleet/rain mix arriving by mid-to-late morning on Saturday. Some light accumulation is possible, mostly on grassy areas only thanks to the recent warm weather. Additional information is […]

Parkville man ‘shocked’ by $100,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off win

PARKVILLE, MD—He’s enjoyed playing the Maryland Lottery for years and has won prizes in the $5,000 range, but a man from Parkville was astonished when he scored $100,000 on a $10 scratch-off ticket. “I was shocked!” he said while claiming his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters on February 24th. He was sitting at his kitchen table and, at first, he […]

White powder from New Mexico dust storm spotted in Maryland, West Virginia

BALTIMORE, MD—No, that’s not pollen.  White powder from a mid-week dust storm has been spotted falling from the skies in parts of West Virginia and Maryland. The dust began appearing in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia on Thursday night and by Friday morning, it was also falling in western Maryland. The Hampshire County 911 Center on Thursday night asked […]

Governor Moore announces historic investment in public safety, names Lt. Col. Roland Butler as Superintendent of Maryland State Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this week announced historic initiatives and investment in public safety to support rebuilding the State police force, promoting intelligence sharing and collaborative enforcement strategy, and reducing crime across Maryland. Joined by newly confirmed Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn Scruggs and Secretary of Juvenile Services Vincent Schiraldi, the governor named Lieutenant Colonel […]

Registration open for BCPS summer music, dance, and theatre camps

TOWSON, MD—Registration is now open for Baltimore County Public Schools’ Broadway Theatre Connection Musical Theatre Intensive, Summer Dance Intensive, and Summer Music Camp. “The Office of Performing Arts is very excited to offer the Summer Music Camp for the 37th year and to continue the Summer Dance Intensive after a very successful inaugural year of that program in 2022,” said […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga attend community meeting regarding potential development at Lafarge Quarry

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga joined more than one hundred citizens at a community meeting about proposed development in eastern Baltimore County on Thursday evening. There is significant outcry over the future development of 400 acres of the former LaFarge Quarry property on Earls Road in the White Marsh/Middle River area. “We are hearing serious concerns from […]