UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Original story below… For much of my life, I have worked to reduce school overcrowding throughout Baltimore County. I’ve also attended overcrowded public schools, and my children have had to learn in classrooms that—despite the best efforts of educators—struggle with this challenge. School overcrowding has been a problem […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are investigating after a bus driver was involved in an altercation with a parent on Tuesday after dismissal. The incident occurred at a bus stop, according to a letter sent to parents by Lesley Stepney, principal at Harford Hills Elementary School in Carney. Further details have not been released, but the bus driver required […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, we attended several community celebrations of National Night Out (NNO). This year marks the 40th annual National Night Out event celebrated nationwide in communities, towns, and cities. NNO brings together law enforcement leaders and officers with community organizations to strengthen the relationships in the communities […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced a series of recreation improvements funded in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget that will improve facilities from Middle River to Kingsville. The budget includes $1.7 million to improve Marshy Point Nature Center. This project involves utilities upgrades and improvements to animal enclosures, program spaces, the pier and dock, and canoe storage […]
TOWSON, MD—Seventeen Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 482 students nationwide named 2023 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The honored BCPS students for 2023 are: Seth Aguirre, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The 37th annual National Night Out was pushed back to Tuesday, October 6 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event celebrates the partnerships that are strengthened as police and citizens unite in neighborhoods. Community engagement has been especially challenging in 2020. This annual community-building campaign is an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive […]
UPDATE: Five suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident. Original story below… —— CARNEY, MD—Police are on the scene of a Thursday night shooting in Carney. The shooting was reported at just after 10:30 p.m. in the area of Old Harford Road at East Joppa Road (21234). Several shots were reportedly fired at a large group. The victim […]
PARKVILLE, MD – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics will take place Thursday, June 6, at 10:15 a.m. This will mark 33 years of Baltimore County Police participation in the event. The Baltimore County Police Department is dedicated to raising money for and awareness of the Maryland Special Olympics. The Special Olympics torch will be carried […]