Retired Towson medical worker wins $50,000 Powerball prize after playing numbers from fortune cookie

TOWSON, MD—A retired medical worker from Towson is $50,000 richer after buying a Powerball ticket in Parkville and using numbers from a fortune cookie. The Baltimore County grandmother said she frequents a restaurant that provides fortune cookies with meals. She decided to use the numbers from a recent fortune cookie for the January 8 Powerball drawing. “I said, ‘Let me […]

Snow returns to Baltimore area on Thursday, could impact evening commute

UPDATE: More snow may be on the way this weekend. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Some light wintry precipitation is set to return to the Baltimore area this week. Snow showers return to the area on Thursday afternoon and into Thursday night as a quick-moving front pushes through the region. There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the Thursday […]

2025 Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week begins this weekend

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that the tastiest week of the season will return this weekend. Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week will be held from Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 26, 2025. During Baltimore County’s 2025 Winter Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at 45 participating establishments across the county. Participating restaurants, menus, and […]

Baltimore County Board of Education to hold virtual public hearing on 2026 operating budget

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a virtual public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget. The hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will close […]

Parkville husband and wife score winning $50,000 scratch-off, retired Joppa man wins Cash4life

NOTTINGHAM, MD—There were a couple of big lottery wins in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County over the past few weeks. A husband and wife from Parkville found their biggest win ever last weekend. Their $50,000 Millionaire’s Club instant ticket win came about as they attempted to use a gift they received for Christmas. “It was a car wash […]

Marks, Henn provide update on construction at Pine Grove Middle School

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education member Julie Henn on Tuesday provided an update on the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School in Carney. The middle school project is now 97 percent complete, and almost all furnishings have been obtained. Baltimore County Public Schools is now working with the Fire Marshal’s office to complete […]

Eleven Marylanders win lottery prizes of $50,000 or more over past 7 days

BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 11 Maryland Lottery players in the state won prizes of $50,000 or more in the past week, including a $100,000 winner in Reisterstown, a $57,777 winner in Cockeysville, and $50,000 prizes in Aberdeen, Arnold, Baltimore (3), Bowie, Parkville, Pikesville, and Middle River. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $25.7 million in […]

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks announces summer camp, program lineup

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s popular summer camps and drop-in programs offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks will open for registration on Wednesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. The lineup of unique and enriching experiences for children ages 4 to 17 includes nearly two dozen sites countywide and themes including nature, arts, and sports. Programs cost as little as $100 […]