PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville High School student has taken top honors in this year’s Baltimore County Public Schools “Champions of Courage” essay contest. Trisha Orogo took first place at an awards ceremony held on Saturday, February 1, at Martin’s West. Four BCPS students were named finalists in the 32nd annual Black History Month essay competition, presented by M&T Bank. The four […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will be well represented for the Champion Our Children Forum panel at the National School Boards Association’s Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C. Four BCPS student leaders were chosen to serve on a panel at the close of the institute and share their experiences. They will be joined by Abeer Shinnawi, a BCPS social studies resource […]
PERRY HALL, MD —At its last meeting on January 21st, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that better shields the Forge Reserve community from a proposed expansion of the BGE substation near Forge Road. Among other features, the legislation requires quality architectural standards; the screening of rooftop equipment; monumental road signage only; decorative fencing; a […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Fullerton. The fire was reported at just before 4 p.m. in the area of Fitch Avenue at Fitch Lane (21236). Units arrived to find fire showing from a dwelling at the scene. There has been no report of any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.
UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with this incident. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon stabbing in Middle River. The incident was reported at just after 2 p.m. on Oak Grove Drive (21220). At the scene, medics found one adult male who had been stabbed in the […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a vehicle fire in the Kingsville area on Saturday evening. At just after 5 p.m., firefighters from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the area of Pulaski Highway at Jones Road. At the scene, units found a vehicle engulfed in flames. Westbound Route 40 was briefly shut down while crews […]
UPDATE: Andre Volkman has been found safe. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Police are searching for a man who has been reported missing from the Parkville area. Andre Volkman, 55, was last seen at Genesis Health Center on Emge Road (21234). He was last seen at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday wearing blue sweatpants. Authorities say Volkman has cognitive function […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Saturday morning for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers all of Baltimore County and Baltimore City. Visibility may be reduced to one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Hazardous driving conditions are possible due to low visibility. Motorists should slow down, use their headlights, and leave plenty […]