BCPS officials invite public to help name new northeast elementary school

UPDATE: The top two choices have been revealed and a second poll is now available here. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting the public to help name the new northeast elementary school. The first of two public surveys will go online on Tuesday, December 7th. For the first survey, BCPS will invite the public […]

DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled due to burn, fire hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—E-filliate is recalling over 300,000 wireless earphones that were sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores nationwide. The recall involves DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones. The earphones have a black and yellow neckband with wired earbuds. Manufacture codes included in this recall are D4 1910, D4 1912, D4 2003, D4 2004, D4 2006, D4 2009, D4 2011, D4 2012, […]

Baltimore County Police Department officials offer holiday season package theft prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—With the holiday season in full swing, the Baltimore County Police Department is offering package theft prevention tips for county residents. Follow these safety tips to prevent package theft in the coming weeks: Request a specific delivery date and time from the shipper when you know you will be home Have packages delivered to a place where they can […]

MDTA Police to celebrate 32 years of Toys for Tots collections

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have announced their 2021 Toys for Tots campaign. This is the 32nd consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, officers will collect new, unwrapped toys from Tuesday, December 7, through Thursday, December 9, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from […]

Kids can practice reading with Pets on Wheels pups at Parkville-Carney Library on Saturday

CARNEY, MD—Kids will have the opportunity to practice reading with some lovable pups in Carney on Saturday. The Baltimore County Public Library’s “Paws to Read” program invites children to practice reading with dogs from Pets on Wheels. The Parkville-Carney Branch has several open spots for the program on Saturday afternoon. Appointments are available at the Parkville-Carney Branch from 3:30 – […]

Joppa Road bridge to open late next week, weather-permitting

UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—The long-awaited reopening of the Joppa Road bridge is just around the corner. Councilman David Marks on Thursday said that construction activity on the bridge had picked up steadily in recent days and that, weather-permitting, the bridge would reopen to traffic late next week. Subcontractors are currently […]

Governor Hogan encourages Marylanders to testify for fair congressional maps during special session

UPDATE: A Maryland judge has tossed out the General Assembly’s newly drawn Congressional district map. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday encouraged Marylanders to testify during next week’s special session for the fair maps he has transmitted to the Maryland General Assembly on behalf of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. Yesterday, the Princeton Gerrymandering Project published […]