CARNEY, MD—Ken Mihalyov, a science teacher at Pine Grove Middle School, is preparing for a grueling 329-mile journey across Maryland to raise funds for children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Mihalyov will participate in the annual Maryland Trek, a weeklong event organized by local meteorologist Justin Berk, from August 3-9. The Maryland Trek, now in its 12th year, supports […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In a groundbreaking surgical procedure, doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center removed a Baltimore County woman’s rare spinal tumor by accessing it through her eye socket, a method neurosurgeon Dr. Mohamed Labib hopes will open new avenues for treating difficult-to-reach tumors. The journey for 19-year-old Karla Flores, of Rosedale, began at age 18 with double vision, leading […]
UPDATE: Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Original story below. TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the passing of one of its members. Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr. died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Lieutenant […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Breast Center at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center has achieved a significant milestone, earning accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the fifth consecutive time. This prestigious recognition, awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), underscores the center’s dedication to providing exceptional care for breast disease patients. Maintaining accreditation for five consecutive three-year […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A longtime Perry Hall White Marsh recreational council coach and leader has passed away. From Schimunek Funeral Home: On May 3, 2024, Joseph Terrence Nolan, known as Terry, passed away while surrounded by family after an eight-year battle with cancer. Terry was born on August 6, 1952, and was a lifelong resident of Baltimore. He was the beloved husband […]
SUNBURY, PA—Weis Markets this week announced it has donated a total of $250,000 to seven regional children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations throughout its seven-state market area. Funds were generated through in-store customer donations in December and a company contribution. “Children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations are on the front lines of innovation and care for some of the most […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Student Councils and Baltimore County Junior Councils will co-host the Nora Murray Memorial Walk, a 5K walk and community fair to support FINISH Sarcoma (a rare cancer). The event is being held in memory of Catherine “Nora” Murray, the former coordinator of BCPS student leadership programs and a co-founder of FINISH Sarcoma. The event will be held […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A retired Baltimore teacher who gave guided tours of the city has died. Wayne R. Schaumburg, a longtime Perry Hall resident, enjoyed giving walking tours of Green Mount Cemetery and tracing the path of the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 by bus and foot. He died of pancreatic cancer this week at his home in Ocean View, Delaware. […]