Business, Education

Baltimore County Public Library: Claudia Cruz joins Board of Library Trustees

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday announced its new Board of Library Trustees member, Claudia Cruz. Appointed by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski in July, Cruz will sit on the board through 2028. She was welcomed at her first Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, September 19. Cruz currently co-owns Bravo Builders LLC and previously worked as a …


Despite opposition, plastic bag ban to go into effect on November 1st; Baltimore County to distribute free reusable bags

TOWSON, MD—Beginning November 1, 2023, Baltimore County will prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic checkout bags at the point of sale and consumers will need to utilize reusable bags. To assist with the transition, Baltimore County officials will soon offer free reusable bags for residents at all Baltimore County Public Library branches, all Baltimore County senior centers, and community pop-up …

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Middle River area

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Madison Wiseman, 14, is 5’6” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at 7 a.m. on September 6 in the Middle River area. Authorities say she has a tattoo of “777” and a butterfly on her left forearm. Anyone with information on Madison Wiseman’s whereabouts is …

Police searching for missing youths last seen together in Essex area

UPDATE: Jayden & Brianna Wooden have been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for two missing youths who were last seen together in the Essex area. Jayden Wooden, 12, pictured at left, is  4’10” tall and weighs 120 pounds. He was last seen at 6:45 a.m. Sept. 8 in the Essex area wearing a …

Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force announces series of public meetings

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force this week announced a series of public meetings where officials will discuss efforts to address the region’s pressing water-related challenges and foster sustainable solutions to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably, and sustainably receive high-quality water and sewerage services. The full schedule of task force meetings is available below: Date: Wednesday, September 13 …

Another round of midge treatment to occur along Back River next week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River next week, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The application is scheduled to occur in the afternoon on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12. As is often the case, timing will …