Burglary reported in Parkville; assaults reported in Dunfield, Middle River

Police are investigating a burglary and assaults in the Dunfield community and in Middle River that were reported over the past week. At 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, a utility worker was contracted to disconnect electricity from a residence in the 100 block of East Kingston Park Lane in Middle River (21220). While doing so, the homeowner pointed a […]

BCPS to hold public boundary study hearing in Perry Hall

Could it be time for the boundaries for public elementary schools in northeastern Baltimore County to change? On Monday, the Board of Education of Baltimore County will receive, for consideration and approval, a report from the Northeast Area Elementary Community Boundary Study Committee recommending boundary changes to schools in the region to help relieve overcrowding. The recommendation, known as “Option […]

BCPS students earn 778 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Baltimore County Public Schools students earned an amazing 778 regional 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. This awards program is among the most prestigious high school arts recognition programs in the nation. BCPS students from 12 high schools and 3 middle schools earned a total of 193 Gold Keys, 256 Silver Keys, and 329 Honorable Mentions. Students earning recognition represent […]

Parkville man wins $10K on Md. Lottery scratch-off; Middle River store sells winning $10K ticket

A Parkville man cashed in on a winning Maryland Lottery scratch-off this week and a Middle River store sold a winning ticket as well. A Parkville resident won $10,000 on a $20 Ultimate Riches ticket he bought at the Quick Mart located at 7900 Wise Avenue in Dundalk. Ultimate Riches launched last April, and there are seven unclaimed $1 million […]

Maryland’s 9/11 Rolling Memorial to receive piece of Pentagon

UPDATE: View photos from the event here. Original story below… —— An important historical artifact will soon be coming to Maryland. Maryland’s 9/11 Rolling Memorial, created by The Hope and Peace Foundation, will be receiving one of the five remaining pieces of stone from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. The piece will be mounted to the […]

Police searching for missing Parkville girl

UPDATE: Police say that Karisma has returned home. Original story below… —— Police in Baltimore County are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Karisma Viada Johnson, of Parkville, last spoke to her mother at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police are concerned for the girl’s welfare due to her medical conditions. Karisma Johnson is described as a […]