Baltimore County crews, plows ready for potential winter weather

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday affirmed the County’s readiness to respond to winter storms as the region prepares for the season’s first snow event forecast for Wednesday. “Our Department of Public Works stands ready to respond whenever winter weather hits to keep our residents safe,” Olszewski said. “Our crews are well-trained and our equipment is in great […]

Baltimore County Equitable Policing Advisory Group issues interim report for public comment

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Equitable Policing Advisory Group, convened in late 2019 by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, on Tuesday released its draft interim report (PDF), which includes over 35 recommendations to improve equity, accountability, and transparency in policing in Baltimore County. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations until Friday, January 8 and may submit […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Nottingham area, ice accumulations possible

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The only thing that’s certain when it comes to winter storms is that nothing is certain. As of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service has downgraded the Nottingham area to a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday.  The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. The Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 1 […]

Juveniles arrested following attempted robbery in Parkville, Golden Ring Middle School burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported last week. At 11 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, two individuals approached two people who were walking a dog in the 8500-block of Willow Oak Road in Parkville (21234). One suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victims fled and no property was stolen. Two juveniles suspects were arrested. […]

Winter Storm Warning issued for northern Baltimore County, 3–6” now expected in Nottingham area

UPDATE 2: As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Nottingham area has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory – details here. UPDATE: As of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service has updated their forecast map.  Forecasters are now calling for 3 – 6″ of snow in the Nottingham area. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather […]

BCPS to distribute student meals on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in advance of expected inclement weather

TOWSON, MD—Due to expected inclement weather later this week, Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute free meals to students at more than 300 sites on Tuesday, December 15th. Meals distributed on Tuesday are designed to last for three days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.) BCPS will not distribute meals on Wednesday. Next week, to accommodate winter break, BCPS will distribute three […]

University of Maryland Medical System workers receive COVID-19 vaccine [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Five University of Maryland Medical System frontline healthcare workers – two physicians, a nurse, a respiratory therapist and an environmental service worker – received COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines on Monday as the System begins the process of vaccinating staff members throughout the organization. UMMS received one tray of 975 vaccine doses and is in the process of allocating doses across […]

Cromwell Bridge Road shut down due to crash

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon crash in the Carney area. The crash was reported at just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Cromwell Bridge Road and Satyr Hill Road (21234). Units from the Baltimore County Fire Department and the Providence Volunteer Fire Company are on the scene and evaluating the injured. Cromwell Bridge Road […]