Baltimore County Public Schools officials provide update on when masking requirement might be dropped

UPDATE: Masks will become optional at Baltimore County Public Schools on March 1st. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Wednesday provided an update on when school masking requirements might be eliminated. On February 10, 2022, Baltimore County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped below 100 cases per 100,000 residents, moving the county out of the CDC’s high […]

Baltimore County volunteer fire companies, police foundations receive BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants

BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 61 area nonprofit organizations are receiving over $250,000 in BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants. The grant recipients are located throughout the BGE service area in nine Maryland counties and Baltimore City. “BGE is grateful to honor these outstanding organizations that share our commitment to safety. We believe that first responders are a vital foundation of […]

Five indicted following seizure of drugs that were to be distributed throughout Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday the indictments of five defendants for multiple charges including participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to distribute drugs, possession with intent to distribute, and firearm-related counts. He also announced the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl and other controlled dangerous substances that would have been distributed in Baltimore County, Baltimore […]

Teen surrenders to police in connection with killing of Nottingham DoorDash driver

UPDATE: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this case. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A teenager has surrendered to police in connection with the killing of a Nottingham DoorDash driver in Baltimore City. At just before 2:30 a.m. on January 24, 51-year-old Cheryl McCormack was shot and killed in the 3900-block of White Avenue, following a botched […]

Baltimore area to go from 70 degrees on Wednesday to sleet, freezing rain on Thursday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore residents will likely see a wild temperature swing over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say that Wednesday will be mild, with some areas potentially topping 70 degrees.  After that, things get interesting. Thursday’s high is expected to only be around 35 degrees, with chance for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and […]

Federal judge grants injunction against Baltimore County redistricting map

TOWSON, MD—In the federal court challenge to Baltimore County’s redistricting plan, brought by several local civil rights organizations, federal judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the County’s plan. The judge has ordered officials to submit a new plan that complies with the Voting Rights Act by March 8th. Maryland Matters reports that the […]

Maryland Department of Health announces nearly $8 million in emergency funding to support residential treatment centers

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced nearly $8 million in emergency funding to support the state’s four residential treatment centers and to mitigate financial losses they incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, made available through the American Rescue Plan Act, will help ensure critical services are provided to children and adolescents enrolled in Medicaid. “This […]