Brightview Perry Hall holds ‘Burgers for Badges’ event for local police officers [PHOTOS]

PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall retirement community gave back on Wednesday by feeding first responders. Brightview Senior Living held a “Burgers for Badges” event on May 31, 2023 and served lunch to police officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville and White Marsh Precincts. “It’s important to recognize our first responders and thank them for all of their hard […]

Police urging teens to stop playing viral ‘Assassin Game’

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is urging teens to stop playing the “Assassin Game.” Nationwide, police departments have been receiving reports of high school students walking through business parking lots or neighborhoods carrying what seem to be weapons. When officers respond, they find the teens are carrying squirt guns and playing a game called “senior assassin.” The game involves […]

Baltimore County Public Library introduces long-term device lending program to help close the digital divide

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new service for qualified customers to borrow either a Wi-Fi enabled Chromebook, a high-speed 5G LTE internet router, or both for up to six months. The program is designed to reach adult customers who have unmet digital connectivity needs to help close the digital divide in Baltimore County. The program is […]

Building fire reported in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning building fire in White Marsh. The fire was reported at around 11:30 a.m. on May 26, 2023 in the 6200-block of Days Cove Road. Arriving units found smoke showing from a large, two-story building. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use caution in the area. […]

Baltimore County Council passes Olszewski’s FY 2024 budget

TOWSON, MD—Earlier this week, the Baltimore County Council passed County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s $4.9 billion FY 2024 budget. The budget was passed by a unanimous vote. County Executive Olszewski has issued the following statement: “Thank you to my partners on the County Council for their advocacy and partnership as we continue to invest in a better Baltimore County. This budget […]

Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Memorial Day weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Memorial Day weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors as more motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted […]

White Marsh Rec Council names 2023 Bryan Thomas Palmer Scholarship recipients

WHITE MARSH, MD—On Wednesday evening, the White Marsh Recreation Council presented four high school seniors with the 18th annual Bryan Thomas Palmer Scholarship. Each year, the WMRC awards scholarships to high school seniors who have volunteered their time. The Bryan Thomas Palmer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to qualified seniors through a competitive application process. The Bryan Palmer Foundation also contributes […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities to close for Memorial Day holiday on Monday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]