Potential ice storm to disrupt weekend travel in Baltimore area

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The active February winter weather pattern will continue this weekend as a potential ice storm heads toward the Mid-Atlantic. The National Weather Service says that the Baltimore area could see up to 1/4-inch of ice accumulation over the next 48 hours. Precipitation will likely […]

BCPS meal distribution schedule affected by Presidents’ Day holiday

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The usual Monday and Wednesday meal distribution schedule for Baltimore County Public Schools will be altered during the week of Feb. 15 – 19 due to the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 15. Due to the closure of the school system on Monday, next week Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute meals on Wednesday, Feb. 17, only. […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union’s annual Golden Apple Educator Awards for Baltimore County school employees now open for submissions

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced its 2021 Golden Apple Annual Education Awards competition, with $4,000 in prizes, is now open to all Harford and Baltimore County school employees (public or private). Entrants must be a new or existing Freedom member to apply. The essay competition is designed to recognize a Freedom member who is a Harford or […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to celebrate Student Appreciation Days, February 11 – 16

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—This Valentine’s Day weekend, Baltimore County Public Schools will send virtual “love-grams” to students through the new Student Appreciation Days social media campaign. From February 11 – 16, BCPS administrators and educators will be encouraged to post messages of support and admiration to students in general or groups of students (not individual students), using the #BCPScares hashtag. Likewise, […]

Olszewski announces 2021 series of virtual Baltimore County budget town hall meetings

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced his third annual series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents about their ideas and priorities. Seven virtual meetings, one for each County Council district, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to provide input into the […]

Baltimore County Police Department 2021 Polar Bear Plunge raises over $35,000 [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department raised over $35,000 by participating in the 2021 Polar Bear Plunge. The Polar Bear Plunge is part of Maryland’s history. For the past 25 years, thousands of plungers have jumped into the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay all in support of Special Olympics Maryland. While officials originally had a different vision for […]

Maryland State Police respond to over 100 weather-related crashes

BALTIMORE, MD—The winter storm that brought 3 – 6 inches of snow to the Baltimore area wreaked havoc on local roadways. From 4 p.m. on Wednesday to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Maryland State Police officials say they responded to 102 crashes, reported 74 disabled/unattended vehicles, and answered 758 calls for service. As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, all watches, warnings, […]

Winter Storm Warning issued for northern Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has upgraded northern Baltimore County to a Winter Storm Warning. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. The warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. on Thursday morning. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Motorists should plan on hazardous road conditions that could impact the morning […]