12 BCPS high schools named among region’s 50 best, Perry Hall High School ranked No. 31

TOWSON, MD—Nearly a quarter of the region’s 50 best public high schools are in Baltimore County, according to 2021 annual rankings compiled by Niche, based on data from the U.S. Department of Education and test scores, college data, and ratings collected from Niche users. In addition, Niche ranked George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology as the nation’s 58th […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate, mortality rates continue to decline

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate and mortality rates continued to fall as hospitalizations rose over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, October 23, 2020, there have been 138,691 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 3,201,774 […]

Baltimore County adding 31 additional election ballot drop boxes, to provide live-stream of ballot counting

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County this week provided an update on the upcoming November 3 General Election. The Baltimore County Board of Elections received over 230,000 requests for mail-in ballots. Over 75,000 ballots have already been submitted and received by the Baltimore County Board of Elections. The Board is currently projecting an overall turnout of about 419,000 residents, In early October, Baltimore […]

Dense Fog Advisory for Nottingham area extended until noon on Wednesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service had initially indicated that the advisory would expire at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, but due to persistent foggy conditions, it has now been extended until noon. Visibility in many areas has been reduced to one quarter mile or less. Hazardous driving conditions are possible […]

WMVFC, LGVFC, Overlea, Carney, Perry Hall Food Trucks weekly schedule for 10/19–10/25 announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The weekly lineups for Perry Hall Food Trucks, White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company’s Food Truck Tuesday, Long Green Volunteer Fire Company’s Food Truck Wednesdays, Overlea Community Association Food Trucks, and St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Food Truck Fridays have been announced (NOTE: the Parkville Food Trucks events have wrapped up for the season). Perry Hall Food Trucks This week’s […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations rise as mortality rates continue to drop

  NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state increased over the past week as statewide mortality rates continued to fall. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, October 16, 2020, there have been 134,329 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 3,013,107 […]

Home invasion reported in Carney, man robbed in Nottingham, woman assaulted with plastic bag in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, a woman reported being assaulted in the 8600-block of Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh (21236) after a co-worked reportedly placed a plastic bag over her head. The known suspect has been identified as a 60-year-old woman. At around 4:30 a.m. […]

Olszewski announces expanded Commercial Revitalization Action Grants to support local businesses amid pandemic

TOWSON, MD—Recognizing the need for additional support for Baltimore County’s small business corridors amid the pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced an expansion of the Commercial Revitalization Action Grant program, providing grants of up to $30,000 to eligible business associations. “Main streets are the bedrock of our communities and we’re proud to do even more to help our […]