Baltimore County Public Library launches 2024 community holiday drive

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]

Baltimore County government offices, facilities to close on November 11 for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]

Parkville man cited for illegally baiting during black bear hunt

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police took action to stop illegal hunting during the state’s annual black bear hunt, held October 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Officers cited several hunters who, although legally permitted to participate in the hunt, were unlawfully using bait to attract and lure bears. While baiting is legal for white-tailed deer in Maryland on […]

Mamma Lucia to close Perring Plaza restaurant

PARKVILLE, MD—A popular Parkville/Carney-area restaurant will soon be closing its doors. Mamma Lucia, located in the Perring Plaza shopping center at the intersection of Perring Parkway and E. Joppa Road, has announced that it will close at the end of November. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the impending closure of our restaurant, Mamma Lucia wrote on Facebook […]

Police investigating 4 local robberies

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating four local robberies that were reported in recent days. At just after 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, a known suspect used an implied weapon to rob someone in the 3100-block of East Joppa Road in Carney (21234).  The suspect fled the scene and was later apprehended. At around 11:30 p.m. on […]

Parkville man arrested as police bust 6 illegal car rallies

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Maryland say they successfully dismantled six unlawful exhibition driving events over the weekend, arresting multiple people and seizing a stolen car. Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, working with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division and allied police agencies, responded to various locations in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties on Saturday night, where […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Election Day Approaches – Key Information for Baltimore County Voters

The following is an update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Election Day is almost here! Next Tuesday, November 5, marks a pivotal moment for the 2024 presidential election. Early voting has already begun, and as your elected officials, we encourage everyone to take advantage of this essential democratic right. Every vote counts, and every voter matters in making a […]