Baltimore County educator among finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Monday named six finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for elementary school students, and an educator from Baltimore County is among them. The awards, established in 1983, honor teachers in grades K-12 who demonstrate deep content knowledge and the ability to motivate and enable students to […]

60-year-old killed after vehicle crashes into tow truck on I-695

BALTIMORE, MD— Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday morning along I-695 in Baltimore County. At just after 8 a.m. on March 23, troopers responded to the outer loop of I-695 at Wilkens Avenue for a two-vehicle crash on the left shoulder. No injuries were reported and tow truck operators were on the scene […]

Baltimore County police searching for leads in 1997 cold case homicide

ARBUTUS, MD—The sketch of a 1997 homicide suspect may be the key to solving the murder of 46-year-old Yang Yoon on January 21, 1997. At approximately 9 p.m., officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a robbery and shooting at Selma’s Liquor Store located at 4602 Washington Boulevard (21227). When officers arrived at the scene, they located Yoon […]

Weis Markets finds ‘skimming’ devices in two Baltimore-area stores

SUNBURY, PA—Weis Markets is notifying customers after skimming devices were found in two of the grocery chain’s Baltimore-area locations. On November 1, 2023, Weis Markets discovered a skimmer at its store located at 7848 Wise Avenue in Dundalk.  On the same day, Weis found a second skimmer at its store located at 1080 Maiden Choice Lane in Baltimore. Upon discovering […]

38-year-old female pedestrian struck & killed in Baltimore County

ARBUTUS, MD—Police say a female pedestrian was struck and killed in Baltimore County last week. At approximately 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 2, 2023, officers responded to the area Sulphur Spring Road and Waelchli Avenue in Arbutus following reports of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Detectives determined that the pedestrian was struck by a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 traveling […]

Baltimore County Public Library to resume Sunday service at select branches

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that Sunday service would resume at select library branches. BCPL will be reopening at seven branches on Sundays beginning September 10th. This service will run the Sunday after Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend—May 19, 2024. The following branches will be open to the public on Sundays from […]

BCPS to host teacher job fairs for positions across the county

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the nation’s 22nd largest school system and the third largest in Maryland, will be  hosting two job fairs to recruit teachers for various positions in schools across the county. The new starting salary for BCPS teachers begins at $58,500. In addition, a $4,000 signing bonus is available for those who make a three-year commitment to […]

Flood Warning issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of the Baltimore area and parts of Harford County. The warning will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Locations that will experience flooding include Baltimore City, Cockeysville, Towson, Bel Air, Catonsville, Parkville, Carney, Perry Hall, Arbutus, Rosedale, Rossville, Brooklyn Park, Timonium, White Marsh, […]