BCPS, Baltimore County officials to cut ribbon for new addition, renovations at Pine Grove Middle School

UPDATE: The time for this event has been corrected to 10 a.m. Original story below… CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore County officials will celebrate the completion of a $47.2 million project at Pine Grove Middle School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The three-year project added 16,787 […]

Police investigating northeast Baltimore County robbery, burglaries, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence located in the 4500-block of Aspen Mill Road in Nottingham (21236). At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, a suspect burglarized a residence located in the 1200-block of 63rd Street in […]

Police: Missing Essex woman experiencing mental health crisis

UPDATE: Jacqueline Cespedes has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Jacqueline Cespedes, 48, is 5’07” tall and weighs 190 pounds. She was last seen at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 in the Essex area operating a black Volkswagen Tiguan with MD plate “4GD0513.”  She is wearing a blue […]

Voluntary water restrictions announced in Baltimore area

UPDATE: The voluntary water restrictions have been lifted. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Department of Public Works is urging residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption due to low levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources. The reservoir is currently at its lowest point in nearly two decades due to insufficient rainfall. While the city is […]

Councilman Marks: Four multipurpose courts in northeast Baltimore County to be upgraded in new budget

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes funding to replace the tennis and multipurpose courts at four locations in the Fifth District. The locations are at Harford Hills Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School, and Seven Oaks Elementary School. The multipurpose court at the Loreley Community Center will also be […]

Baltimore County seeks community heroes for annual awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is calling on residents to nominate individuals for the county’s third annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards recognize seven individuals—one from each County Council district—who have made significant contributions to their communities. Nominations are open until June 30 and can be submitted online. To nominate an individual, residents must submit a 350-word description of […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces summer pause on Sunday hours

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library has announced that Sunday, May 18, 2025 will be the last day for Sunday hours as it adjusts to its summer schedule. Seven branches—Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson—will be closed on Sundays starting May 25, and will resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 7. The decision was based on […]

Crash snarls I-695 traffic in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on I-695 in the Parkville/Carney area. The three-vehicle crash was reported at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 along the outer loop prior to Perring Parkway (Exit 30). Several outer loop lanes are blocked and there are heavy delays in the area. There has been no word on any […]