Isolated severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service says that storms are possible in the Baltimore area on Sunday. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across the region on Sunday afternoon and into evening. The main threats associated with any storms that develop will be damaging winds, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning. Residents should stay tuned to their local forecast. Photo by Rodrigo Souza from Pexels

BCPS Office of Budget and Reporting honored with 14th national award for distinguished budget presentation

TOWSON, MD—For the 14th year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Budget and Reporting has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association. In 2019, the name of the award BCPS has received multiple times was changed from the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Award for Best Practices in School Budgeting. This award represents excellence in the preparation […]

Baltimore County Fire Department unveils $40 million in new apparatus

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week unveiled a nearly $40 million investment in new, state-of-the-art fire and EMS apparatus. A press briefing introducing the new apparatus was held on Wednesday, July 7th.  County Executive John Olszewski Jr. and Fire Chief Joanne Rund were in attendance at the event. The new apparatus replaces existing units that have aged out of […]

Suspect identified, charged in connection with fatal White Marsh shooting

WHITE MARSH, MD—Police have identified and charged the suspect who fatally shot a woman in White Marsh this week. Gomezgeka L. Chisala, 29, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 32-year-old Shaunya Green. At just after 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, Green was found inside her residence on Proctor Avenue in White Marsh […]

Severe storms possible in Nottingham area on Friday afternoon, evening

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service says there is a slight chance for storms on Friday. Scattered severe storms are possible in the Nottingham area on Friday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the primary threat associated with any storms that develop. Storms are most likely to pop up in locations near and east of I-95. Residents should stay tuned […]

Baltimore man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for sex trafficking four minors in Baltimore County hotel room

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to federal prison for sex trafficking four minors in a Baltimore County hotel room. U.S. District Court Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Sean Dean, 29, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a minor. Judge Hazel also ordered that, […]

St. Jude Medical agrees to pay $27 million for allegedly selling defective heart devices

BALTIMORE, MD—St. Jude Medical, Inc. has agreed to pay $27 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act that, between November 2014 and October 2016, it knowingly sold defective heart devices to health care facilities that, in turn, implanted the devices into patients insured by federal healthcare programs. St. Jude was acquired by Abbott Laboratories in January 2017. The […]