2022 Baywide Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey shows lowest abundance observed since 1990

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the results of the 2022 Baywide Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), which annually estimates the number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. The total abundance of blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay in 2022 was 227 million crabs, the […]

Two Baltimore County Public Schools students to be presented with Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Public Schools students will be presented with a special award on Thursday. Brian Hwang of Dulaney High School and Dhruti Sheth of Owings Mills High School have been named winners of the 35th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship. Presented by the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Athletics, the prestigious honor will be […]

Woman assaulted in Parkville, Fullerton business robbed at gunpoint

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At just before 7 p.m. on Monday, May 2, an individual entered the business located in White Marsh Mall (8200-block of Perry Hall Boulevard, 21236), walked around the counter, and stole a bottle of perfume. At around noon on Thursday, May 12, an individual entered a home in […]

BCPS teacher Melissa Salkeld earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award

FREELAND, MD— In a surprise assembly this week, Melissa Salkeld, a kindergarten teacher at Prettyboy Elementary School, received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for her unique combination of high expectations and heartfelt dedication that encourages social, emotional and academic growth in her young learners. Every year, Salkeld’s kindergarteners show marked improvement over their peers, ready and equipped to thrive in […]

Shooting reported at Gunpowder Falls State Park

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating after a man was shot on Monday night. At just after 8:45 p.m. on May 16, officers responded to Franklin Square Hospital for a report of a walk-in victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Authorities subsequently determined that the male victim was shot in the area of Gunpowder Falls State Park, near the […]

Man taken to hospital following Hillendale assault, apartment burglarized in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported on Friday. At around 11 a.m. on May 13, an individual broke into an apartment in the 8700-block of Blairwood Road in Nottingham/Perry Hall (21236). The suspect stole money and other miscellaneous items before fleeing the scene. At just before 2:30 p.m. on May 13, an two individuals got into […]