ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Zoey Jeppi, 15, is 5’05” tall and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21 in the Essex area wearing a black jacket and black sweatpants. Anyone with information on Zoey Jeppi’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.
TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., this week announced the 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024. Project funds were awarded to schools for proposals dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge students must have to be successful in the 21st century. This year’s grant recipients are as follows: Battle Monument School – “Let’s Put …
DUNDALK, MD—Police say a man has died following a motorcycle crash in Dundalk last week. At just before 5:45 p.m. on November 8, officers responded to a collision on German Hill Road near Merritt Boulevard. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have determined that the collision occurred when a motorcycle that was heading eastbound collided with a westbound 2013 …
DUNDALK, MD—A 26-year-old man is facing child abuse charges following the death of a child in Dundalk. Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 26-year-old Zurail Smith with several counts of child abuse following the death of a 4-year-old child on May 5, 2023. Amir James was found unresponsive inside a residence located in the unit block …
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Mobile ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Welcome Center provides English language proficiency assessment and enrollment services to new BCPS multilingual learners. To bring its services closer to students and families across the county, the Mobile ESOL Welcome Center will be stationed at schools across the county every Tuesday. First Tuesday of every …
DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police is investigating a double shooting that occurred during an attempted burglary on Thursday. At just before 4:30 a.m. on November 9, officers responded to the 4200-block of Lynhurst Road in Dundalk for reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, officers located an adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound. While investigating, officers were …
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS …
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s …