BCPS schools, offices experiencing internet outages

UPDATE: Officials say connectivity has been restored. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—An internet outage is currently affecting Baltimore County Public Schools. On Friday morning, officials said that BCPS schools and offices were experiencing internet connection issues. “The issue is originating outside of the BCPS network and we are working with our internet provider to resolve,” BCPS said on X. “We […]

Joppa crash leaves two injured

JOPPA, MD—A Saturday afternoon crash in Joppa has left two people injured. The crash was reported at around 12:30 p.m. on January 25, 2025 on Joppa Farm Road at Hadley Road. Two patients were transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Photos via JMVFC

Wife arrested after shooting husband in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—A man is recovering, and his wife is under arrest after a shooting that occurred in Joppa this week. At just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, patrol deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 700-block of Pickerel Place for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the juvenile 9-1-1 caller and a female, […]

Baltimore County announces 2025 series of budget town hall meetings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday announced its 2025 series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY26 budget. Seven meetings – one for each County Council district – will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to […]

Cold Weather Advisory issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The deep freeze continues as the National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from midnight until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Very cold, single-digit temperatures are expected overnight with wind chills of around zero to five below zero. Hypothermia and frostbite are possible if precautions […]

BCPS celebrates Team BCPS Day with blue spirit

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County schools turned blue on Thursday, Jan. 9, for Team BCPS Day 2025. Students, staff and community members showed their support for the school system by wearing blue and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #BCPSblue. The annual event, held on the second Thursday of January, celebrates the achievements and spirit of Baltimore County Public Schools. […]