Parkville High School student among ‘Champions of Courage’ essay competition finalists

TOWSON, MD—Four Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named finalists in the 32nd Annual “Champions of Courage” Black History Month Essay Competition presented by M&T Bank. They will appear this winter, along with 16 other Baltimore-area student finalists, on FOX45, The CW Baltimore, and MyTV Baltimore saluting their personal heroes. The finalists from BCPS are: Sharcorya Jones, Milford Mill […]

Dense Fog Advisory in effect for Baltimore area

UPDATE: As of 2:15 p.m., the National Weather Service says that the dense fog is beginning to lift, but some pockets of low visibility remain. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Tuesday,. The National Weather Service says […]

Students from 10 BCPS high schools featured in 2 statewide dance events

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools dance students will participate in two statewide dance events sponsored by the Maryland Dance Education Association. At both events, students will participate in masterclasses during the day and perform in a public concert in the evening. At both events, tickets, sold at the door, will be $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. […]

County will not collect trash, recycling on Christmas, New Year’s Day

TOWSON, MD—The impact of holidays varies among Baltimore County collection schedules. County residents should consult their particular schedule to learn when to set out materials during weeks that contain a collection holiday. Schedules are available for download on the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s website and may also be requested by calling 410-887-2000. Additionally, schedules are available via the BaltCoGo […]

Parkville Taco Bell robbed, employees assaulted

PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a local fast food restaurant was robbed last week. At around 7 a.m. on Friday, December 13, two individuals, one of whom displayed a gun, entered the Taco Bell restaurant located in the 8300-block of Harford Road in Parkville (21234). The two suspects assaulted two restaurant employees before stealing money from the safe. The suspects […]

Freezing rain potential prompts Winter Weather Advisory

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northern Baltimore County. The advisory will remain in effect until midnight on Monday night. Forecasters say residents should stay alert for freezing rain. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch are possible, with the highest amounts near the Pennsylvania border. Ice accumulation will be mainly on […]

Two injured in Glen Arm crash

GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon crash in Glen Arm. The crash was reported at around 12:45 p.m. in the 11600-block of Glen Arm Road. One vehicle overturned in the crash and one person needed to be extricated from their vehicle. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that two individuals are being transported with non-life-threatening […]