Baltimore County Department of Aging launches “Digital Senior Center” YouTube channel

TOWSON, MD—In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month, the Baltimore County Department of Aging has announced the launch of its new YouTube channel. The channel features original content covering topics such as new program initiatives, recorded webinars and educational materials to assist older individuals in maximizing their health and well-being. “This new channel offers a variety of […]

Police searching for missing Middle River teen

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Mia South, 14, is 5’6” tall and weighs 140 pounds. She was seen on Friday in the Middle River area wearing a blue jacket, black shirt, black pants, and white shoes. Authorities say she may be in Baltimore City. Anyone with information on Mia South‘s whereabouts is asked […]

Overnight crash in Fallston leaves 1 injured

FALLSTON, MD—An overnight crash in Fallston has left one person injured. At around midnight, units responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 2400-block of Belair Road. One person was trapped in their vehicle and had to be rescued. Crews transported one patient to a nearby medical facility with non-life threatening injuries. There has been no update on their condition. […]

BCPS educators earn 5 state-level awards from the Maryland Art Education Association

TOWSON, MD—Five Baltimore County Public Schools educators have earned statewide honors from the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, the BCPS Office of Visual Arts has selected eight district-level award winners. State- and district-level awards will be presented during the 2023 MAEA Award Ceremony. The virtual event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. (Those interested in […]

House fire reported in Carney

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday evening house fire in the Parkville/Carney area. The fire was reported at around 6:45 p.m. on May 26, 2023 in the 1900-block of Mountain Avenue (21234). Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the residence. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo […]

Police searching for missing Essex teen

UPDATE: Khaadir White has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Khaadir Elijah White, 14, is 5’7″ tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was last seen at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in the Essex area wearing a black jacket, black pants, black shoes, and carrying a black […]

Chesapeake High School teacher named one of ’20 to Watch’ by international education technology nonprofit

TOWSON, MD—Justin Patterson, interactive media production instructor and technology education department chair at Chesapeake High School STEM Academy, has received a prestigious “20 to Watch Award” from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The award will be presented at ISTELive 2023, June 25-28, in Philadelphia. According to an ISTE news release, “This award recognizes 20 up-and-coming individuals who […]

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 […]