School bus involved in Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning crash involving a school bus in Harford County. At around 8:45 a.m. on June 2, 2023, units responded to a motor vehicle accident on Trimble Road at Magnolia Road. The school bus involved was not carrying any students at the time. Injuries have been reported and two medic units are […]

TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Google Wallet on Android mobile devices, starting with the State of Maryland

WASHINGTON—In collaboration with the State of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck® passengers will be able to use this new feature at checkpoints for identity verification at 25 participating airports. “TSA’s partnership with Google […]

Fanatics launches mobile sportsbook operations in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission this week issued a mobile sports wagering license to Maryland Stadium Sub, LLC, doing business as Fanatics Sportsbook. On May 30, Fanatics Sportsbook successfully completed a controlled demonstration of its mobile sports wagering platform, during which customers participated in live wagering as Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff ensured that Fanatics complied with […]

Brightview Perry Hall holds ‘Burgers for Badges’ event for local police officers [PHOTOS]

PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall retirement community gave back on Wednesday by feeding first responders. Brightview Senior Living held a “Burgers for Badges” event on May 31, 2023 and served lunch to police officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville and White Marsh Precincts. “It’s important to recognize our first responders and thank them for all of their hard […]

BCPS celebrates 2023 spring athletics state champs, runners-up

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating the student athletes and teams recognized at the state level during the 2023 spring season. The following student athletes and teams were honored: State Champions Boys 100m Class 3A – Daysen Shell, Milford Mill Academy Coach Sharon Johnson Boys 110m Hurdles Class 1A – Ojigwe Olua, Western School of Technology and Environmental […]

Smoke plume from New Jersey wildfire to approach I-95 corridor on Thursday afternoon

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thursday afternoon and evening could become quite hazy along the I-95 corridor. The Maryland Department of the Environment says that winds have pushed a plume of dense smoke from a wildfire in New Jersey to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Winds will shift the plume northward toward the I-95 corridor on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. Visible […]

Huge winning lottery tickets sold in Overlea, Windsor Mill, and Rockville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lady Luck made the last day of May one to remember for three Maryland Lottery players. Tickets sold in Overlea, Windsor Mill, and Rockville created big winners in FAST PLAY, Powerball, and Bonus Match 5. The Maryland Lottery is looking for the lucky players with these winning tickets: A $277,886 progressive jackpot-winning FAST PLAY ticket was sold from the […]

BCPS names School Counselors of the Year, School Counselor Advocate of the Year

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2022-23 school year, each for their contributions to students, schools, and the school counseling profession. “The school counselors in our BCPS schools play vital roles in ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our students,” said BCPS […]