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, […]

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 […]

Maryland District 7 Delegates pen letter opposing Days Cove discharge permit

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland District 7 Delegates Ryan Nawrocki, Kathy Szeliga, and Lauren Arikan have written a letter opposing a proposed discharge permit for a White Marsh landfill. In August, Gunpowder Riverkeeper reported that the Days Cove Rubble Landfill had applied for a new discharge permit through the MD Department of the Environment. The letter from Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga, and Arikan […]

Baltimore County Police Department seeks public’s help in identifying burglary suspects

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating four individuals suspected of a burglary that occurred on Friday, Sept. 12. According to detectives from the BCPD’s Burglary Unit, surveillance video shows the suspects pictured above entering a residence in the 100-block of York Road in Towson. Police are urging anyone with information […]

NY judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

NEW YORK—A New York state judge dismissed terrorism-related charges Tuesday against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove the killing was intended to intimidate the public or influence government policy. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro tossed out two counts — first-degree murder in furtherance of […]