Troopers uncover suspected cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin during Baltimore County traffic stop

TIMONIUM, MD—A traffic stop in Baltimore County over the weekend led to the discovery of cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin, Maryland State Police said. At just before 3:30 a.m. on July 16, a trooper with the Golden Ring Barrack stopped a Honda Accord on the I-695 inner loop prior to Greenspring Avenue on suspicion that the vehicle’s driver was […]

Baltimore County’s 2024 ‘Screen on the Green’ outdoor movie series kicks off this weekend

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will begin its 2024 “Screen on the Green” free outdoor movie series this weekend. The first movie, Disney’s “Moana,” will be shown this Friday, July 5, at Cromwell Valley Park. Attendees should bring along blankets and/or lawn chairs and a favorite snack to enjoy under the night sky. Before the show, […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for June 21 – 28

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County    I-95/I-695 Southwest Interchange – 10 Bridges Rehabilitation – Expect the following single double and triple lane overnight closures between […]

Mega pet adoption event to be held in Timonium this weekend

TIMONIUM, MD—Adopt your new best friend just in time for summer adventures. On Saturday, June 15, 2024 BARCS will be joined by the Maryland SPCA, the Baltimore Humane Society, and Baltimore County Animal Services for an extra special mega-adoption event at the Timonium Fairgrounds. This adoption event, sponsored by Petco Love, is the largest in the Baltimore area and surrounding […]

Northbound I-83 shut down after trash truck read-ends tractor-trailer

TIMONIUM, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Timonium area on Thursday morning. The crash was reported at around 6 a.m. on June 6 when a trash truck rear-ended a tractor-trailer along northbound I-83 near the Timonium Road exit. One person was trapped, rescued, and flown to Shock Trauma.  There has been no update on the patient’s condition. Northbound […]

Six 2024 BCPS graduates earn college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Six 2024 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates are among the more than 2,900 distinguished high school seniors from across the nation who have earned college-sponsored National Merit® Scholarships. Aspiring nurse Nathan D. Brojan of Nottingham is a graduate of Eastern Technical High School. He was awarded a scholarship sponsored by Brigham Young University. Mingni L. Dong of Lutherville-Timonium, who […]

BCPS partners with Loyola University for staff training

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has signed a lease agreement with Loyola University that will allow the school system to utilize the university’s Graduate Center for professional development and training. The three-year agreement goes into effect in July and will provide a dedicated space for professional learning activities for all BCPS employees. The 65,000-square-foot facility will include individual skill development […]

One-mile section of MD 702 to be resurfaced in Essex

ESSEX, MD—A new pavement improvement project will bring delays and overnight closures to MD 702 in eastern Baltimore County beginning next week. The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin milling, patching, and resurfacing approximately one-mile of MD 702 from Middleborough Road to Back River Neck Road, including the roundabout at Hyde Park Road, starting on Monday, June 3. This project […]