Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library to hold second annual ‘Big Give’ fundraising event

BALTIMORE, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library will be hosting The BIG Give, their second annual dedicated day of giving on Friday, May 19, 2023 to raise additional funds for vital projects to the 21st century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives, including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge, bookmobiles, Storyville, and building improvements. […]

Fatal shooting reported in Baltimore County

UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this case. UPDATE: The male victim has been identified as 28-year-old Earl Bodkin Jr. Original story below… ——— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead on Sunday morning. At just before 5 a.m. on April 30, 2023, officers responded to Cranbrook Road and […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces activities for 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

TOWSON, MD—Each year in April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime coordinates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week link to promote victims’ rights and services, and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. The theme for this year’s NCVRW is “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is scheduled for […]

Baltimore County celebrates 20th year as a Tree City USA with free tree giveaway

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County is offering free trees to residents in honor of Earth Day and the County’s 20th year as a designated Tree City USA. Trees must be preordered online and supplies are expected to run out quickly. County Giving Away 500 Trees to Baltimore County Residents The County’s Earth Day weekend […]

Dulaney Valley Road shut down due to possible Loch Raven drowning

UPDATE: Authorities say the body has been recovered.  The victim has not yet been identified. Original story below… JACKSONVILLE, MD—Dulaney Valley Road has been shut down as crews attempt to retrieve a possible drowning victim. The incident was reported at around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Dulaney Valley Road has been shut down from Old Bosley Road to […]

20 BCPS student teams earn honors during Maryland State VEX Robotics Championships

TOWSON, MD—Twenty Baltimore County Public Schools student teams from five schools earned honors recently during the Maryland State VEX Robotics Championships. Eighteen teams from four schools also qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship to be held in Dallas from Tuesday, April 25, through Thursday, May 4. The VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, brings together […]

Two BCPS public informations scheduled this week to consider central, northeast middle school boundary options

TOWSON, MD—The Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study Committee will host two public information sessions this week to provide information and gather feedback about boundary options and the study process. The meeting will include an explanation of the process, a presentation of data, and a Gallery Walk of scenarios. This week’s meetings are as follows: Wednesday, March 8, […]

Baltimore County detective who was shot by wanted suspect released from hospital

UPDATE: David Linthicum has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department reports that a detective who was shot by a wanted suspect earlier this month has been released from the hospital. After a 10-day stay at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore County […]