Maryland has worst ER wait times in the U.S., study

BALTIMORE, MD—When medical emergencies strike, every minute counts. Yet for millions of Americans, a trip to the emergency room means hours of waiting in pain and uncertainty before receiving care. A new study has identified which states have the most severe ER waiting time problems, highlighting concerning trends in patient care across the country. With an ER Wait Time Score […]

Police fatally shoot man armed with bow & arrow in Baltimore County

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old Arvel Jones, Sr. of Arbutus. The Baltimore County Police Department officer is identified as Detective Todd Wiedel, a 28-year veteran of the department. Detective Wiedel is assigned to the Operations Bureau. Original story below… HALETHORPE, MD—Police fatally shot an armed man in Baltimore County on Wednesday morning. At just before 10:30 a.m. […]

Police investigating local robbery, several burglaries

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed robbery and several burglaries that were reported over the past several days. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, a suspect burglarized a business in the 8000-block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale (21237) and stole various items. At approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18, several suspects burglarized a business in the […]

Governor Moore signs Expungement Reform Act, other public safety measures

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore signed several bills into law this week aimed at “improving public safety and criminal justice in Maryland,” according to a press release. The bills include the Expungement Reform Act, which expands expungement eligibility for Marylanders. The Expungement Reform Act seeks to alleviate the long-term consequences of criminal records for rehabilitated individuals. This includes removing barriers to […]

Work Zone Safety: Baltimore County DPWT urges caution during road construction

TOWSON, MD—With road construction season underway, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is reminding motorists to exercise caution and slow down in work zones. The department echoes the National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) theme, “Respect the zone so we all get home.” This annual campaign, which has been held since 2000, emphasizes the importance […]

Maryland residents urged to safely dispose of unneeded medications this weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies nationwide, are urging residents to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biannual event aims to combat medication misuse and provide a secure disposal […]

BCPS high school senior wins National Merit Scholarship

TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools senior senior has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards given to U.S. high school students. Athena W. Zhou, a resident of Parkton and student at Hereford High School, was one of approximately 830 students nationwide to receive the corporate-sponsored scholarship. Zhou earned the National Merit Bentley Systems Scholarship, […]