Two BCPS public informations scheduled this week to consider central, northeast middle school boundary options

TOWSON, MD—The Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study Committee will host two public information sessions this week to provide information and gather feedback about boundary options and the study process. The meeting will include an explanation of the process, a presentation of data, and a Gallery Walk of scenarios. This week’s meetings are as follows: Wednesday, March 8, […]

Suspect who was fatally shot by police in White Marsh identified

BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General on Monday released the identity of the man who was fatally shot by police in White Marsh on January 31st. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Brian McCourry Jr., of Essex.  McCourry died on March 3rd. On January 31, at approximately 6:10 a.m., detectives with the […]

FBI offering $15,000 reward for information on murder of Baltimore man

BALTIMORE, MD—The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $15,000 reward for information in connection with the murder of a Baltimore man. The FBI’s Baltimore Field Office is seeking information regarding the murder of Delon Bushrod, Jr., who was fatally shot in the 2800-block of Bookert Drive in the Cherry Hill neighborhood in Baltimore City on September 19, 2022. His […]

Maryland casinos generate $157 million in gaming revenue in February

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,055,925 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2023, Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced on Monday. The total represents a decrease of $5,909,379 (-3.6%) compared to February 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2023 totaled $66,923,277, a decrease of $1,313,782 (-1.9%) compared to February 2022. Contributions to […]

Baltimore County retains coveted ‘Triple-A’ bond rating

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County has maintained triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the County to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate and saving millions of dollars for County taxpayers. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each reaffirmed the County’s triple-A rating, making […]

Armed assault reported in Perry Hall; Rosedale business robbed

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed assault, a vehicle theft, a robbery, and two burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just after 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, a known, armed individual held someone against their will in the 4100-block of Loch Lomond Drive in Perry Hall/Nottingham (21236). The victim was able to get away without injury. […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of March 6

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10. Testing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding […]