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 […]

Police identify body found in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County have identified the body that was found in Kingsville earlier this week. The adult male whose body was discovered on Monday, January 1, 2024, along Belair Road (21087) has been identified as 32-year-old Jose Caceras-Santos. Santos’ remains were found in the 10000-block of Belair Road at just before 8:30 a.m. on Monday.  Police say the […]

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 […]

Baltimore County among 11 new communities designated as new American World War II Heritage Cities

WASHINGTON—The National Park Service has announced the designation of 11 communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities, and Baltimore County is included among them. The American World War II Heritage Cities Program honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties and their citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America’s war effort during the second world war. Only one […]

Perry Hall High School evacuated due to gas odor

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School was evacuated on Tuesday morning due to reports of a gas odor in the building. Baltimore County Fire Department crews responded and no gas leak was found. Students have safely returned to the building according to Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn. The communication that was sent to parents and caregivers can be […]

State officials respond to safety concerns regarding improvements at busy White Marsh intersection

WHITE MARSH, MD—Officials with the Maryland State Highway Administration have responded to safety concerns regarding recent improvements that were made at the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and White Marsh Boulevard. Councilman David Marks on Monday said that his office has received numerous complaints about the lane configuration of the final project, adding that he has passed those concerns along to […]