Towson, MD) – Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the return of Vision To Learn. The nonprofit dedicated to providing free eye exams and, if needed, glasses to children visits 15 of our branches over the summer months. Studies have consistently shown that clear vision is directly linked to a child’s ability to learn effectively. Unfortunately, many children in […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. Testing operations are scheduled to take place this week from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons firing and see […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday evening crash in Joppa. At just before 8 p.m. on June 17, 2023, units responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 1800-block of Mountain Road. One person was taken to John’s Hopkins Bayview and a second person was taken to Shock Trauma. Both patients sustained non-life threatening injuries, according to […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in Joppa on Saturday morning. At around 7:30 a.m. on June 17, 2023, units responded to the 1000-block of Old Mountain Road. At the scene, firefighters found that a grill fire had spread to a residence. One person sustained injuries and was transported to a local medical facility. Photo via Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Friday, a majority of the Baltimore County Council urged the Board of Education to move forward with a vote on the recommended redistricting plan. The aforementioned majority includes every member of the area affected by the middle school redistricting process. Council members David Marks, Wade Kach, Mike Ertel, and Todd Crandell signed a letter urging the Board take […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June […]
TOWSON, MD—Police say residents in parts of Baltimore County have reported receiving scam calls about their cable service. The caller urges the resident to purchase several Target gift cards worth hundreds of dollars each in exchange for savings on their cable bill. The resident is then told to call back the cable representative to provide the codes found on the […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We have been closely following the Northeast and Central Middle School Redistricting process over the past months. This contentious decision will impact the lives 30,000+ students potentially attending 10 schools. Former superintendent Darryl Williams initiated the boundary study in spring 2022 to alleviate overcrowding and determine who […]