Baltimore County Code Enforcement Work Group releases recommendations

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Code Enforcement Work Group on Monday issued their report which includes recommendations to improve the County’s program in order to better serve County residents. “Residents deserve a strong quality of life in our neighborhoods, and code enforcement is an important way we can strengthen that quality of life,” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said. “We consistently hear […]

Police searching for missing Towson man

UPDATE: Mark Pickett has been found. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Towson man. Mark Pickett, 23, left the Glendale Road area on foot at 9 a.m. on Sunday without any cash, phone, or cards. Pickett is 5’9″, weighs 145 pounds, and is wearing a blue t-shirt, blue track pants, and a […]

Nottingham election worker fired upon while putting up signs in Kingville

UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been identified and charged. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating after shots were fired at an election worker from Nottingham while he was putting up signs in the Kingsville area. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while Bradley Lang and his father, Neal Houk, were driving in the area of Mount […]

Frost Advisory issued for portions of Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for portions of Baltimore County. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday. Forecasters say overnight low temperatures of around 33–36 degrees will result in areas of frost formation. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Residents should take steps now to […]

BCPS announces location, schedule changes to fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, October 19

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced changes to its fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Oct. 19. Three locations have been removed from the list: David Avenue at Parkville Nazarene Daycare, Eagle Walk Road, and Brushfield Court, and North Point Road and Millers Island Boulevard. Times for meal distribution have been updated for Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School, Dunhill Village […]

Man electrocuted while working at county government office in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Officials say a man was electrocuted on Friday evening while working at a government facility in the Glen Arm area. The incident occurred at around 6:15 p.m. at the Baltimore County Property Management Office located in the 12200-block of Long Green Pike. Fire officials say the man was working to upgrade an electrical system at the facility when […]

Olszewski creates Solid Waste Work Group

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday signed an Executive Order to create the Solid Waste Work Group, which will examine the County’s current solid waste collection and disposal practices, and will make recommendations for implementing innovative industry practices and trash diversion strategies to reduce the overall volume of trash produced in Baltimore County. “Our residents expect and deserve […]