TOWSON, MD—The third of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held this week. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 to solicit public feedback about boundary line changes under consideration. This second meeting will be held […]
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announced that Lisa Belcher, Vice President of the Havre de Grace Parks and Recreation Warriors Youth Basketball Program, won the Credit Union’s 5th Annual #FreedomtoHelpChallenge. The five-week social media contest called for entrants to post pictures celebrating Harford or Baltimore County volunteerism for a chance to win $1,000 and other weekly […]
WASHINGTON—A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported off of the Delmarva coast on Wednesday night. The United States Geological Survey reports that the relatively minor temblor was reported at 8:21 p.m. on February 8, 2023 at a depth of 11.2 km. The epicenter was located 29 km east of Greenbackville, VA. Anyone who may have felt the quake is encouraged to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Colgate-Palmolive is recalling approximately 4.9 million units of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to a risk of possible exposure to harmful bacteria. The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are […]
UPDATE 2: David Linthicum has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences. UPDATE: Police say David Linthicum is believed to be wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts. Original story below… COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Six BCPS schools will be closed on Thursday as the manhunt continues for the man who discharged his firearm and injured an officer during a Cockeysville standoff on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With 17 state capitals being the most populated cities in their states, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best State Capitals for Safety & More. Annapolis ranked in the top 20, coming in at No. 18 on this year’s list. Austin, TX came in at No. 1 following by Raleigh, NC (No.2) and Madison, […]
UPDATE 4: David Linthicum has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences. UPDATE 3: A police pursuit is now in progress in the Fallston area. UPDATE 2: Police now say David Linthicum is believed to be wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts. UPDATE: Six BCPS schools will be closed on Thursday as the manhunt continues. An updated photo of […]
TOWSON, MD—Through funding made available by the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Baltimore County Police Department on Wednesday announced the launch of Maryland’s first Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence – Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE-ITR) website. This public-facing tool allows users to track the handling of sexual assault kits (SAKS) within the department’s possession. This is accomplished by tracking the […]