Man robbed at knifepoint in Nottingham, Rosedale Royal Farms robbed, Joppa Road Pharmacy burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, a man was carjacked by three individuals in the 5600-block of Arnhem Road (21206).  the three suspects stole the victim’s vehicle along with the his ID and cash. At midnight on Friday, February 21, an individual smashed in […]

Hillendale shooting victim dies, identity released

UPDATE 2: A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this shooting. UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in connection with this casesuspect has been arrested in connection with this case. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—The victim from Tuesday night’s shooting in Hillendale has died and a reward is being offered for information. Homicide detectives are […]

Passing cold front could produce Wednesday night storms

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A passing cold front could produce a few storms late Wednesday night and possibly even a tornado. The National Weather Service says a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected to develop along a strong cold front on Wednesday evening. A few damaging wind gusts are possible, and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Special Marine Warnings […]

Councilman Marks proposes 31-acre greenway along Perry Hall Boulevard

PERRY HALL, MD—As part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will propose that approximately 31 acres of publicly-owned property along Perry Hall Boulevard be downzoned to Neighborhood Commons, or open space zoning. The 31 acres, owned by the state and Baltimore County, is currently zoned a blend of RAE 1, DR 10.5, DR 5.5, and […]

Shooting reported in Hillendale

UPDATE 3: A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 2: A suspect has been arrested in connection with this case. UPDATE: The victim has died and his identity has been released. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a Tuesday night shooting in Hillendale. The shooting was reported at […]

BCPS graduation rate slips but continues to outperform state

TOWSON, MD—The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools decreased to 87.6% for the Class of 2019, from 89.2% for the Class of 2018, according to data released on Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education. The statewide graduation rate for 2019 is 86.9%; the rate was 87.1% in 2018. The BCPS four-year cohort dropout rate increased […]

Three BCPS educators accepted to present at national conference on social and emotional learning

TOWSON, MD—Three Baltimore County Public Schools educators have been accepted to present at the Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning national conference, which will be held May 18 – 20 at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore. The BCPS presenters are Shane Jensen, music specialist, Office of Music and Dance Education; Dr. Amalio Nieves, executive director, […]

Parkville pair donates portion of $100,000 scratch-off prize to children’s center

PARKVILLE, MD—Angela and Tom Kosinski probably thought that the most excitement in their Baltimore County house this week would come from their new puppy. Little did they know that a string of smaller Maryland Lottery wins would lead them to a $100,000 winning 50X The Cash scratch-off prize. Prior to a few weeks ago, they rarely played the lottery. However, […]