NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, and 8 a.m. on Friday, January 31, an individual broke into a construction site in the 10700-block of Raphel Road in Kingsville (21087). The suspect then removed a lock from a utility trailer and stole tools from inside […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are offering scholarship loans to encourage students to become teachers. “Our students are exactly the kinds of people we want teaching in our schools – intellectually curious, creative, and hardworking,” said Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Teaching offers so much – the opportunity to inspire others, share knowledge, and help shape the community and […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland SPCA’s 7th Annual Kindness for Paws art show returns to White Marsh Mall this weekend. The event will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The art show will feature children’s art depicting adopted pets from the Maryland SPCA. Thirty-four Baltimore County schools are participating this year. Their work will […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville High School student has taken top honors in this year’s Baltimore County Public Schools “Champions of Courage” essay contest. Trisha Orogo took first place at an awards ceremony held on Saturday, February 1, at Martin’s West. Four BCPS students were named finalists in the 32nd annual Black History Month essay competition, presented by M&T Bank. The four […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will be well represented for the Champion Our Children Forum panel at the National School Boards Association’s Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C. Four BCPS student leaders were chosen to serve on a panel at the close of the institute and share their experiences. They will be joined by Abeer Shinnawi, a BCPS social studies resource […]
PERRY HALL, MD —At its last meeting on January 21st, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that better shields the Forge Reserve community from a proposed expansion of the BGE substation near Forge Road. Among other features, the legislation requires quality architectural standards; the screening of rooftop equipment; monumental road signage only; decorative fencing; a […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Fullerton. The fire was reported at just before 4 p.m. in the area of Fitch Avenue at Fitch Lane (21236). Units arrived to find fire showing from a dwelling at the scene. There has been no report of any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.
UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with this incident. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon stabbing in Middle River. The incident was reported at just after 2 p.m. on Oak Grove Drive (21220). At the scene, medics found one adult male who had been stabbed in the […]