Maryland State Police celebrate graduation of 159th Academy Class

REISTERSTOWN, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. welcomed the largest Maryland State Police Academy graduating class in five years during a ceremony Friday. The 159th Academy Class completed 27 weeks of rigorous training before being sworn in at LifePoint Church. In his remarks, Moore thanked the graduates and their families, noting the new […]

Maryland State Police arrest Reisterstown man in I-695 road rage shooting

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland State Police have arrested a Reisterstown man for attempted murder and other charges stemming from an alleged road rage shooting on I-695 in June. Jamar Brooks, 33, was taken into custody on Tuesday and faces charges including attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and illegal possession of a firearm due to a prior conviction. Brooks is being […]

Baltimore County announces return of Screen on the Green, new Days of Play program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Recreation and Parks is bringing back its popular “Screen on the Green” outdoor summer movie series and launching a new “Days of Play” program, offering free activities to residents throughout the summer. Both initiatives aim to encourage outdoor recreation for all ages in various county parks. Screen on the Green, the free summer movie series, […]

Two BCPS high school seniors earn McCormick scholar-athlete scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County high school seniors have been awarded the Charles Perry McCormick scholarship, a $40,000 scholarship over four years, for their commitment to unselfish team play. Kayla Carter of Franklin High School and Ty Simpson of Owings Mills High School were selected from nearly 100 student-athletes to receive the honor. Carter and Simpson are the 93rd and 94th […]

Baltimore County grandmother keeping quiet about $200,000 lottery win

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County grandmother won $200,000 from a Maryland Lottery Ravens X10 scratch-off ticket that she purchased in honor of her late husband, who was a loyal lottery player. The lucky winner, a Randallstown resident who chose to remain anonymous, said she purchased the $10 winning ticket at the Royal Farms located at 15 Hanover Pike in Reisterstown. The […]

Casting calls to be held at select Baltimore County Public Library branches

UPDATE: BCPL officials say all spots are now full. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Are you ready for your close-up? This could be your big chance. The Baltimore County Public Library is looking for enthusiastic stars to be part of its upcoming video shoots. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love the idea of your big break, this could […]

Governor Moore discusses education reform in Baltimore County

REISTERSTOWN, MD—Reisterstown Elementary School served as the backdrop for a roundtable discussion on education reform and teacher recruitment with Governor Wes Moore, early-career educators, and local school officials on January 30, 2025. The event focused on the Moore-Miller administration’s strategies to improve classroom outcomes and attract and retain teachers. A key component of the discussion was the Excellence in Maryland […]