30-year-old woman killed in fatal Baltimore County crash

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal four-vehicle crash that occurred this week in Baltimore County. At just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, troopers responded to northbound I-795 prior to Westminster Pike for a report of a four-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2011 Ford F150 pickup truck was traveling south on I-795 when […]

Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools announces 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., this week announced the 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024. Project funds were awarded to schools for proposals dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge students must have to be successful in the 21st century. This year’s grant recipients are as follows: Battle Monument School – “Let’s Put […]

Baltimore County Board of Elections announces relocated headquarters in Owings Mills

OWINGS MILLS, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Elections this week announced the relocation and grand opening of its new and expanded Board of Elections headquarters in Owings Mills. Located at 5 Crossing Way in Owings Mills, the new location consolidates four previous sites, including the prior administrative headquarters in Hunt Valley as well as three satellite warehouses previously used to […]

43-year-old killed in fatal Baltimore County crash, 2-year-old injured

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday morning. At just after 9:15 a.m. on November 6, 2023, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash that occurred along Red Run Boulevard near Paladium Court in Owings Mills (21117). Detectives  determined that a 2016 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound along Red Run Boulevard when it […]

Baltimore County Public Library to hold week of celebration for 75th anniversary

TOWSON, MD—After a year of commemorating its 75th anniversary, Baltimore County Public Library is hosting a big celebration with a week of events. Starting Monday, October 16, through Sunday, October 22, the library is inviting the community to participate with birthday parties, a meet-and-greet with a prolific author, and a giveaway. The library is kicking off the week with a […]

Winning $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore, Harford County; jackpot hit in California

BALTIMORE, MD—The $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot was finally caught by a player in California while four Maryland players scored $50,000 third-tier prizes. Lucky tickets were sold in the counties of Baltimore, Harford, Howard, and Washington. The winning Maryland Powerball tickets were sold at these locations: Abingdon: 7-Eleven at 3901 Pulaski Highway in Harford County, Clarksburg: Harris Teeter at 22700 Sweet […]

Parkville Middle School student among winners in BCPL’s short horror story contest

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library and Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library challenged writers of all ages to write original horror stories with a “Petrifying Poe” theme in their Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest.  Entrants were encouraged to be creative with the theme and they delivered. The contest ran from August 1 through September 22, and criteria for […]

CPR kits now available at all Baltimore County Public Library branches thanks to Ravens donation

TOWSON, MD—Thanks to a donation from the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore County Public Library’s “Library of Things” is expanding. The Ravens this week donated American Heart Association CPR Kits to all BCPL branches.  This is the result of an ongoing partnership between the Baltimore County Fire Department and BCPL to provide CPR training and resources in the community. Baltimore County […]