Hackers leak 86 million AT&T customer records with decrypted Social Security numbers, report

WASHINGTON—Hackers have leaked a massive database containing 86 million AT&T customer records, including decrypted Social Security numbers, raising concerns about potential identity theft and fraud, according to a report by cybersecurity news outlet Hackread. The breach, tied to a previously reported April 2024 incident involving the cloud platform Snowflake, includes sensitive information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and […]

Harford County high school student named 20th FishMaryland Master Angler

BALTIMORE, MD—Nathan Choinski, a 10th-grade student from Harford County, has been named the 20th Master Angler by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program, recognizing his achievement of catching 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Choinski, of Churchville, began fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic after friends introduced him to the sport and the FishMaryland program. What […]

Road closed after pedestrian struck in Rosedale

UPDATE 2: The victim has been identified by police. UPDATE: A pedestrian has been fatally struck by a private school bus. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in Rosedale. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department said that motorists can expect delays and road […]

Oregon Ridge to hold Music in the Woods festival this weekend

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Oregon Ridge will be holding a music festival this weekend in Cockeysville. Celebrate the season with the Music in the Woods festival at Oregon Ridge Nature Center.  The event will be be held 1:00  to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Enjoy this family-friendly festival with diverse local bands and solo musicians. Performances include bluegrass, folk, rock, and […]

USDA issues public health alert for ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert this week for certain ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium. The alert was issued to warn consumers not to consume the products, though a recall was not requested as they are no longer […]

Three 2025 BCPS graduates earn prestigious National Merit Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Three 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates have been named recipients of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, joining more than 2,900 high school seniors nationwide recognized for their academic excellence. Henry Tang of Lutherville-Timonium, a Dulaney High School graduate and aspiring software engineer, received a scholarship from the University of Maryland. Mika E. Thiessen of Baltimore, a Towson High School […]