TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the placement of overdose awareness signs around the county in an effort to shine light on the opioid epidemic and reduce the stigma often associated with addiction. Strategically placed in five, high-visibility locations around Baltimore County, the signs will display the total number of overdoses and fatal overdoses in the […]
BALTIMORE, MD – Results of the latest Maryland state assessments found improvements in English language arts scores across the grade levels. Complete 2019 Maryland assessment results in English/language arts and mathematics were released on Wednesday in a presentation before the Maryland State Board of Education. Maryland assessments are scored on a 650 to 850-point scale, which is divided into five […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Crews responded to the scene of a Wednesday morning crash in the Middle River area. The crash was reported at around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Bird River Road. Injuries were reported and a vehicle also struck a fire hydrant. Water is being discharged onto the roadway. Motorists should use caution in […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – A few light sprinkles will be present in the Nottingham area on Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service says an approaching cold front will bring the possibility of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Some gusty winds are possible but severe weather is unlikely.
ESSEX, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday evening crash in Essex. The crash was reported at just after 5:15 p.m. along the inner loop of I-695. The inner loop has been shut down at exit 36 (Route 702). There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use an alternate route.
NOTTINGHAM, MD – A cool, cloudy night is on tap for the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service says to expect Tuesday evening to be mostly cloudy, with a chance for an isolated shower. Cooler temps will prevail, as the low will be right around 69 degrees.
TOWSON, MD – Following Tuesday’s release of data by the Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams issued a letter to the community: Dear Team BCPS, In just one week, our schools will welcome about 115,000 students, and I want you to know how we will raise the bar and close gaps to prepare each […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had filed an employment discrimination lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) against Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD). The lawsuit alleges that, since January 1, 2013, BCoPD has engaged in unintended employment discrimination against African American applicants for […]