Vehicle fire reported on I-95

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 95. The fire was reported at around 2:45 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 along northbound I-95 near the Exit 74/Mountain Road, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. At least one northbound lane has been shut down. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The devastating loss of BOOST scholarships affects everyone

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. The issue of tax credits for education scholarships has been debated in the State House Chambers since at least 2006. The proposals have had various names, Broadening Opportunity for All Students and Teachers, Maryland Education Credit, Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST), and more. None […]

State Highway Administration to begin concrete repairs on westbound Route 40 in Joppa

UPDATE 3: The roadwork is now scheduled to begin on Friday, April 21, 2023. UPDATE 2: Officials say this roadwork has been postponed once again.  A new date has not yet been announced. UPDATE: This roadwork has been postponed and will now begin on April 14, 2023. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of March 20

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24. 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 surrounding […]

BCPS celebrates its 2022-2023 winter athletics state champions

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams recognized at the state level during the 2022-2023 winter season. The following student athletes and teams were honored: State Champions Allied Bocce – Dulaney High School Coach Anita Shaw Allied Bocce – Franklin High School Coaches Anthony Burgos and Maria Powers Allied Bocce – Loch Raven High […]

Community invited to public forums to identify educational priorities, leadership qualities of next BCPS superintendent

TOWSON, MD—Members of the Baltimore County Public Schools community are invited to participate in public forums from Tuesday, March 21, to Thursday, March 23, regarding the national search for a new superintendent. The meetings will be hosted by McPherson and Jacobson LLC, the executive search firm selected by the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The forums will offer BCPS […]

Baltimore County yard materials recycling collection resumes April 1, paper bags required for set-out

TOWSON, MD—Beginning April 1, 2023, yard materials will be collected separately for recycling from Baltimore County residents with “Y” days on their schedules. These separate yard material collections will occur from April 1 through as late as December 14. If a resident’s schedule has no “Y” days, their yard materials will continue to be collected with trash year-round. Residents may […]

Outdoor burning discouraged as crews battle multiple brush fires in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Baltimore area. Northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph are expected with gusts 35 to 45 mph on Wednesday across most of Maryland. Dry conditions are expected as well with the relative humidity dropping to around 15 to 25 percent for most areas. Although fuels are relatively […]