TOWSON, MD—The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students for the 2021-2022 school year is 84.5 percent, according to data released March 9 by the Maryland State Department of Education. BCPS’ graduation rate is 1.8 percentage points below the state average of 86.3 percent and is a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from the previous year. “The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—It’s almost time to spring forward. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. At this time, clocks “spring forward” one hour, giving us more daylight on warm summer evenings (and we also lose an hour of sleep on Saturday night). Daylight Saving Time (DST) in most of the United States starts on the second […]
CARNEY, MD—A new kids’ experience is coming to Main Street at Joppa Road this week. The owners of the All-American Steakhouse are opening PB&J’s Grill and Games this Friday, March 10, 2023. The restaurant will feature food, party rooms, birthday specials, and of course, an arcade. PB&J’s is currently hiring for multiple positions. To apply, call 410-882-3377. More information is […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General on Monday released the identity of the man who was fatally shot by police in White Marsh on January 31st. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Brian McCourry Jr., of Essex. McCourry died on March 3rd. On January 31, at approximately 6:10 a.m., detectives with the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed assault, a vehicle theft, a robbery, and two burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just after 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, a known, armed individual held someone against their will in the 4100-block of Loch Lomond Drive in Perry Hall/Nottingham (21236). The victim was able to get away without injury. […]
UPDATE: The suspect’s identity has been released. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The man who was shot by Baltimore County police on January 31 in White Marsh has died. The decedent has not yet been identified. The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General began investigating this shooting on January 31. The investigation remains active and ongoing. On […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of its new “B Mobile” app. The new mobile app offers customers access to core library services right from their mobile devices. “One of our goals is to provide a 21st century library experience, and B Mobile offers customers flexibility and convenience,” reads the official BCPL announcement. From the app, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect for all of central Maryland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Forecasters say gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. […]