Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to hold fourth meeting on Thursday

UPDATE: Because the Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study Committee has reached a recommendation, its final scheduled meeting, slated for Thursday, January 25, is no longer needed and has been cancelled. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas convenes for its next meeting this week. The meeting is the fourth […]

Select Baltimore County Public Library branches to celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ on Saturday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Families are invited to ring in the new year at the Baltimore County Public Library on Saturday. The BCPL branches in Perry Hall, Parkville-Carney, Rosedale, and Essex will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” for children from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. December 29, 2023. There will be New Year’s Eve-themed activities and crafts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

Armed robberies reported in Carney, Essex

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, two burglaries, and two armed robberies that were reported this week. Sometime between Sunday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023, a suspect stole money from a business located in the 7300-block of McClean Boulevard in Parkville (21234). At just after midnight on Monday, December 25, three armed suspects robbed someone in the 3500-block […]

Baltimore County announces Christmas tree recycling collection dates

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—they […]

Shots fired in Perry Hall, armed robbery reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a report of shots fired, an armed robbery, and several burglaries and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, December 15, a known suspect committed a first-degree assault against someone in the 9200-block of Chenoak Court in Carney (21234). At around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, a suspect fired shots […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to celebrate Team BCPS Day 2024

TOWSON, MD—Soon after winter break, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the entire community to participate in Team BCPS Day, an annual celebration of its schools, students, teachers, staff, volunteers, and supporters. On Team BCPS Day 2024, to be held on Thursday, January 11, all community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using hashtag […]

Baltimore County offices to close for Christmas

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on Christmas […]