Marks, Henn: Over $27 million allocated in new budget to upgrade eastside schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $27 million to upgrade public schools in the Fifth District, including the chiller replacement at Martin Boulevard Elementary School and mechanical upgrades at Oliver Beach Elementary School. All public school classrooms in the Fifth […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers spring crime prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—With spring in full swing, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding residents to take preventative measures against crime. The department recommends residents lock their doors and windows, secure valuables, and be aware of home improvement scams. The police department is stressing the importance of locking all doors, even when at home. This includes locking the front and garage […]

Police investigating several local burglaries, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local burglaries and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence in the 3100-block of East Avenue in Carney (21234). At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 1200-block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville (21234) […]

Police: Missing Baltimore County teen may be experiencing mental crisis

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Emma Baisire, 17, is 5’09” tall and weighs 119 pounds. She was last seen at around 10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the Franklin area wearing a sweatshirt, black shorts, and orange Crocs. Authorities say Emma may be experiencing a mental crisis and may need assistance. Anyone […]

Food & Fire Trucks event returns to Weber’s Farm

CARNEY, MD—”Food & Fire Trucks at the Farm,” an event benefitting Providence Volunteer Fire Company, will return to Weber’s Farm this spring. The events will take place on Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be locally owned food trucks, Weber’s produce, face painting, balloon creations, and more. Attendees will be […]

Six BCPS schools earn Maryland Green School status

TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County public schools were named among the newest Maryland Green Schools and Centers by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Those schools are: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hebbville Elementary School; Logan Elementary School; Rossville Elementary School; George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology; and Pikesville High School This announcement brings the total number of […]

Smoke from New Jersey wildfires causing hazy Maryland skies, affecting air quality

UPDATE: The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Smoke from wildfires in New Jersey are affecting skies in Maryland on Thursday. As of 8:30 a.m. on April 24, 2025, diffuse smoke is being seen across the Maryland air monitoring network, at the moment […]