Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Flood Watch has also been issued through 11 p.m. on Friday night. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect until 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Forecasters say wind gusts as high as 70 mph […]

2022 BCPS Film Expo honors 17 projects from 11 schools

TOWSON, MD—The 2022 BCPS Film Expo event showcased films produced by Baltimore County Public Schools students from 11 schools. Held on May 17 at The Senator Theatre, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. In its seventh year, the competition attracted 158 film, GIF, and poster entries from six middle schools and 16 high schools. Seventeen […]

Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce honors 21 BCPS educators and support staff

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce honored 21 Baltimore County Public Schools’ educators and support staff with 2022 Outstanding Educator Awards at a ceremony on May 24. “The outstanding BCPS team members honored by the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber exemplify the expertise, dedication, and creativity of staff throughout Baltimore County,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “We greatly […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Memorial Day weekend could get off to a bumpy start in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says there is a slight chance for severe storms on Friday as a frontal system brings warm, unstable air to the region. Severe thunderstorms are possible, along with damaging winds, large hail, and isolated flooding. Storms are most likely to […]

Board of Education member Julie Henn provides update on BCPS school bus delays in northeastern Baltimore County

PERRY HALL, MD—Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday provided an update on school bus delays that continue to affect the families of BCPS students in northeastern Baltimore County. “I am sharing this information provided to a parent by the BCPS Office of Transportation – not as an excuse, but to provide information to help those understand why buses […]

Man pulls weapon during Carney road rage incident, robbery reported on Putty Hill Avenue

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At just after noon on Tuesday, May 3, an individual met two other individuals in the 1100-block of Deanwood Road in Hillendale (21234) to sell a pair of shoes. One suspect provided the victim with counterfeit money and displayed a weapon. At just before 12:30 p.m. on […]

BCPS to break ground on new addition, renovations at Pine Grove Middle School

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County delegation in officially breaking ground for a new addition and major renovations project at Pine Grove Middle School. The groundbreaking event will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, […]