BCPS revises timeline for return to in-person learning; continues to work on plan for fall sports

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has revised its timeline for a phased-in resumption of in-person learning. The revised timeline calls for staff to return to the school system’s four public separate day schools on Monday, Nov. 2, with students at those schools having the option to begin in-person learning on Monday, Nov. 16. The schools to be impacted – Battle […]

Olszewski announces work group to reduce residential truck traffic

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced the formation of the Baltimore County Residential Truck Traffic Work Group to engage in a stakeholder-driven process to alleviate burdensome truck traffic in residential areas and improve quality of life for residents. “For years, residents have raised concerns about heavy truck traffic on local roads, and they are looking for leadership […]

Location, schedule changes announced to BCPS fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Sept. 28

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced changes to its fall meal distribution program effective Monday, Sept. 28. Eleven locations have been added to the list of distribution sites: 1460 Hadwick Dr. (rental office) – Kingsmill Apartments; Ballard Ave. and Midego Dr.; Castle Dr. and Holly Ln.; Dunfield Rd. and Eastmet Dr.; Garrison View and Stonemark Ct.; Hadwick Dr. and […]

Baltimore County launches Policing Data Dashboard

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Friday unveiled a new, interactive dashboard that tracks policing data within the Baltimore County Police Department. “Today, we released a new interactive data dashboard displaying detailed policing information outlining the number and disposition of complaints against police officers and instances of uses of force,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday. The dashboard tracks use-of-force […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 ICU bed usage, hospitalizations continue to fall as schools prepare to reopen

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state continued to fall along with the overall positivity rate. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, September 25, there have been 122,359 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 2,494,019 tests. The statewide positivity rate […]

Crash reported on I-695 near Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday night crash on I-695. The crash was reported at just before 11:30 p.m. along the inner loop just prior to Providence Road (exit 28). The three right lanes along the inner loop are blocked between exits 27 and 28. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution […]

Police searching for two missing girls

UPDATE: Both girls have been found safe. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Police are searching for two girls who have been reported missing. Keyonna (left, 12) and Tyonna (right, 13) Gunthrop have been reported missing from the area of Leiden Road (21206). Keyonna was last seen wearing blue jeans, a red shirt, and a tan lace shawl. Authorities say the […]