TOWSON, MD—June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month and to raise awareness and increase safety for all Baltimore County residents, free gun safety locks will be available through June at all public library branches in Baltimore County*. The program is led by the Baltimore County Department of Health’s Bureau of Behavioral Health (BBH) in partnership with the Baltimore County Public […]
TOWSON, MD—Vision To Learn, a nonprofit with a mission to help all children see clearly, is back for a seventh year at Baltimore County Public Library branches, offering free eye exams and providing glasses, if needed, for those 18 years old and younger. The program is once again expanding, making a total of 32 stops at 18 branches between Tuesday, […]
TOWSON, MD—Overdose deaths in Baltimore County decreased by 30% in 2024 from the previous year, a significant drop that County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and County Health Officer Dr. Lucy E. Wilson announced this week. This decline represents a 49% decrease in overdoses since 2021. This decrease is based on preliminary information from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard, which reported 286 […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed – and CountyRide will not be operational – on Monday, January 20 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will operate as usual. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health is issuing an alert regarding current vape products due to recent reports of people, including youths, experiencing adverse reactions to vape products and requiring hospitalization. If you or someone you know has a negative reaction after using a vape product, contact the Maryland Poison Center by calling 1-800-222-1222. Additional information is available in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski – along with state and local elected officials and community stakeholders – on Tuesday unveiled the COVID-19 Memorial Public Art Project at Lake Roland, a commemoration of the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 3,100 County residents. This is the first public art project commissioned by Baltimore County. […]
TOWSON, MD—This week, officials celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Baltimore County Department of Health. County Executive Johnny Olszewski presented employees with certificates of recognition to mark the occasion. “(One hundred) years of service to our communities is an incredible milestone that reflects the passion and vigilance our team brings to this job every day,” said County Executive Olszewski. “As […]
TOWSON, MD—In an effort to share support for families with pets and draw attention to the influx of animals coming into the care of Baltimore County’s only public animal shelter, Baltimore County Animal Services (BCAS) on Wednesday launched its “Life is Better with Pets” campaign. The “Life is Better with Pets” campaign will share information about responsible pet ownership, resources […]