Baltimore Banner to hold inaugural Engaging Baltimore County event on June 10

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]

Suspects arrested in connection with Towson homicide, Parkville shooting

TOWSON, MD—Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Towson last year. Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested 27-year-old Anthony Jackson and 23-year-old Daiquon Ferguson for the homicide of 19-year-old Andrew Blessing. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on December 9, 2024, officers responded to the 900-block of Beaverbank Circle (21286) […]

Student artists honored at 2025 BCPS High School Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 5 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 37th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured ­­the work of 112 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The StarTUp at Towson University, 307 Washington Ave., Towson […]

Governor Moore announces millions of dollars in projected taxpayer savings under government modernization initiative

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that his administration’s government modernization initiative is projected to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the long term through efficiencies in state operations. The initiative is expected to save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 alone. Over the next five years, the state anticipates saving […]

Downed utility pole snarls Belair Road traffic in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Motorists traveling along Belair Road in the Overlea area can expect some delays on Friday afternoon. At just after 1:15 p.m. on June 6, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department that a downed utility pole was causing traffic delays in both directions along Route 1 near Fullerton Avenue (21236). Authorities say repairs and traffic delays are expected to last […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Parkville area

UPDATE: Azoria Williams-Neeley has been located. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Azoria Williams-Neeley, 13, is 5’8” tall and weighs 135 pounds. He was last seen in the Parkville area on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Anyone with information on Azoria Williams-Neeley’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at […]

Maryland casinos generate $176.4 million in gaming revenue during May

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined for their seventh-best month in May 2025, generating $176,447,080 in revenue from slot machines and table games. The statewide total was up $3,294,119 (1.9%) from May 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during May 2025 totaled $76,105,267, an increase of $1,656,020 (2.2%) compared to May 2024. The May 2025 contributions included $54,867,340 to the […]