BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests on Presidents’ Day

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that firing operations are scheduled for Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20, 2023 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral […]

Baltimore County schools, offices to be closed for Presidents’ Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government schools, offices, libraries, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Health department clinics, libraries and senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual. Trash […]

Baltimore County Police Department launches public safety campaign for Hyundai, Kia owners

TOWSON, MD—In response to increasing thefts targeting its vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices in the United States, Hyundai and Kia have introduced a free anti-theft software upgrade to restrict the unauthorized operation of vehicle ignition systems on specific models. Hyundai Software Upgrade: Hyundai, which launched its service campaign this week, is first offering a software upgrade to […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory covers all of central Maryland and will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023. Forecasters say to expect northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree […]

Nottingham business burglarized, assault reported in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary and two assaults that were reported this week. At 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, officers responded to a business in the 8300-block of Belair Road in Nottingham (21236) in response to a commercial alarm  At the scene, police found damage to the building’s exterior. At just before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, […]

Boundary process for central, northeast middle schools continues with February 22 meeting

TOWSON, MD—The fourth of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held next week. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 to solicit public feedback about boundary line changes under consideration. This third meeting will be held […]

Attempted carjacking reported on Loch Raven Boulevard, man threatened with axe in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported this week. At just before 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, a woman was driving southbound on Loch Raven Boulevard at East Joppa Road when a silver-colored sedan stopped in front of her. After the sedan stopped, the victim then heard a knock on her driver and passenger side windows. […]

Olszewski announces plans to replace over 175 basketball hoops across Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, on Wednesday announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize our aging […]