Family Game Night leads to $88,000 scratch-off win for Parkville woman

PARKVILLE, MD—A Baltimore County woman won twice during a fun-filled family game night where Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets were given as prizes. When the 29-year-old Parkville resident emerged victorious, she received an Electric 8s scratch-off as a prize that delivered an electrifying $88,000 win. After scanning the instant ticket’s prize check area using the Maryland Lottery app, the lucky lady […]

Olszewski announces 2024 series of signature budget town hall meetings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each district in Baltimore County, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members […]

Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to hold fourth meeting on Thursday

UPDATE: Because the Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study Committee has reached a recommendation, its final scheduled meeting, slated for Thursday, January 25, is no longer needed and has been cancelled. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas convenes for its next meeting this week. The meeting is the fourth […]

Select Baltimore County Public Library branches to celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ on Saturday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Families are invited to ring in the new year at the Baltimore County Public Library on Saturday. The BCPL branches in Perry Hall, Parkville-Carney, Rosedale, and Essex will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” for children from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. December 29, 2023. There will be New Year’s Eve-themed activities and crafts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

Armed robberies reported in Carney, Essex

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, two burglaries, and two armed robberies that were reported this week. Sometime between Sunday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023, a suspect stole money from a business located in the 7300-block of McClean Boulevard in Parkville (21234). At just after midnight on Monday, December 25, three armed suspects robbed someone in the 3500-block […]

Baltimore County announces Christmas tree recycling collection dates

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—they […]