Fire reported at Joppatowne High School, students evacuated

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon fire at Joppatowne High School. The fire broke out at the school at around 1:30 p.m. on May 16, 2023. Students and staff  were quickly evacuated and sprinklers helped extinguish the blaze, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters finished dousing the flames and removed smoke from the building. […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of family member impersonation telephone scam

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in scam phone calls. Specifically, police are warning of a scam whereby callers impersonate a grandchild – or another close relative – in a crisis and ask for immediate financial assistance. Authorities say these calls may appear to come from a trusted phone number, but are most […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of May 8

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for Monday, May 8 – Saturday, May 13, 2023,  approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.  Testing for the week will end at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

BCPS 2023 high school graduation dates announced

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Friday announced 2023 high school graduation dates. While in-person seating will be limited at upcoming BCPS high school graduations, friends, extended family, and community members are invited to celebrate these milestone events online. All graduations will be held at Towson University’s SECU Arena, unless otherwise noted, and all graduations at SECU Arena can […]

Joppa house fire leaves 1 injured, 7 displaced

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Joppa area on Tuesday evening. At around 6:45 p.m. on May 2, 2023, units responded to a reported townhome fire in the 700-block of Rumsey Place. One adult male was transported in serious condition to Bayview Trauma with burns. Four adults and three children have been displaced by the fire, according […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of May 1

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week.  Testing is scheduled to occur between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring […]

Case of tuberculosis confirmed at Joppatowne High School

JOPPA, MD—The Harford County Health Department, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Health, is working with Harford County Public Schools after a case of tuberculosis was confirmed at Joppatowne High School. The Health Department provided a letter and a fact sheet to all Joppatowne High School parents and guardians, staff were informed and a call went out from the […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of April 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28, 2023. Testing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our […]