Baltimore County Public Schools’ Superintendent under fire over residency concerns

UPDATE: The school district’s director of communications told WYPR that at least one of the listed residents on the Towson lease shares Rogers’ last name. And living in a residence rented by another person, such as a spouse or family member, isn’t prohibited by the superintendent contract. “Based on advice from law enforcement because of some ongoing safety concerns, I […]

Natural gas odor prompts emergency response at Joppatowne High School

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to Joppatowne High School on Thursday afternoon to investigate reports of a natural gas odor. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were able to determine that the source of the odor was a science classroom where gas appliances were being used for science projects. Crews verified there were no hazards prior to clearing the scene. No injuries […]

BCPS students earn 28 National Medals in prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students have earned 28 National Medals in the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers’ prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Program, the nation’s longest running arts recognition program for students in Grades 7-12. This year, nearly 110,000 teens from U.S. territories, Canada, and every state in the nation participated in the awards program, entering more than […]

Pine Grove Middle School, Pikesville High School students win 2025 BCPS Film Expo Poster Contest

TOWSON, MD—Makayla Kent of Pine Grove Middle School and Sarah Glazer of Pikesville High School won the 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo Poster Contest. Their designs will be used to promote the event, and they will receive printed copies of their work. Over 400 votes were cast by BCPS students and staff to select the winning posters from […]

Barricade situation reported in Dundalk

UPDATE 4: One person has been pronounced dead at the scene. UPDATE 3: Police say the standoff has ended.  No additional details have yet been released. UPDATE 2: Reports from the scene indicate that the subject has fired shots at police from inside the house. UPDATE: The following schools are on lockdown: Battle Grove Elementary School, Charlesmont Elementary School, and […]

BCPS high school host College, Trades, and Military Fair

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Nearly 300 Grade 11 students from Franklin, Pikesville, and Owings Mills high schools gathered at the Owings Mills High School gym for the inaugural College, Trades, and Military Fair on March 28, 2025. The fair, organized by career and technical education career navigators at the three schools, was designed primarily for students who are undecided about their next […]