Police searching for missing teen last seen in Rosedale area

ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Angel Rivera Rodriguez, 17, is 5’7” tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has been reported missing from the Rosedale area and was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black sweatshirt, and white shoes with a gold chain. Anyone with information on Angel Rivera Rodriguez’s whereabouts is asked to dial […]

The Rodents Are Coming: Maryland’s cold winter sets stage for summer invasion, warns expert

BALTIMORE, MD—While most of us bundled up and hunkered down through Maryland’s colder-than-usual winter, we weren’t the only ones seeking shelter. Rodents and other pests were doing the same, and according to one pest expert, this year’s icy season may have set the stage for a serious summer invasion. “People assume that freezing winters kill off pests, but it’s not […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could close out with a bang as forecasters say severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts, but large hail and a tornado or two are also possible. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may lead […]

Baltimore County residents to see water rate hike in July

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County residents will see their water bills increase by nearly 5% starting July 1, following approval by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday. The 4.9% increase aims to bridge the gap in water usage rates between Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, according to officials with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Both the city […]

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Izabel Preston has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Izabel Preston, 21, is 5’03” tall and weighs 225 pounds. She has been reported missing from the Essex area and was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 wearing a white t-shirt with the lettering “BLONDIE” […]

Baltimore Banner to hold inaugural Engaging Baltimore County event on June 10

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]

Suspects arrested in connection with Towson homicide, Parkville shooting

TOWSON, MD—Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Towson last year. Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested 27-year-old Anthony Jackson and 23-year-old Daiquon Ferguson for the homicide of 19-year-old Andrew Blessing. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on December 9, 2024, officers responded to the 900-block of Beaverbank Circle (21286) […]

Student artists honored at 2025 BCPS High School Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 5 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 37th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured ­­the work of 112 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The StarTUp at Towson University, 307 Washington Ave., Towson […]