Towson University opens new $175 million College of Health Professions building [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—The College of Health Professions building at Towson University has officially opened, bringing with it 10 specialty labs, 10 patient exam rooms, and eight speech and audiology research labs. The building also has a 350-seat auditorium with three different screen monitors and two entry levels. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024. In one of the […]

Shooting reported in Towson

UPDATE 3: The victim was reportedly robbed while working in his garage. UPDATE 2: Police say the shooting occurred in the 400-block of Dunkirk Road. The victim is a 50-year-old male who was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. UPDATE: Authorities say the suspect was last seen leaving in a white Nissan Murano SUV with tinted windows.  Anyone […]

12 BCPS students named National Merit semifinalists

TOWSON, MD—Twelve Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The honored students are: Catonsville High School Natalie L. Wallace Dulaney High School Nitara Sen Henry Tang Oliver H. Vogel Timothy Wang Eastern Technical High School Ryan P. Shay Franklin High School Oluwadarasimi V. […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for September 6 – 13

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County and southern Harford County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale […]

Police seek to identify Towson burglary suspect

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect pictured above and below. On August 25, 2024, the suspect entered a building in the 6500-block of Charles Street (21204) and stole multiple items. Anyone with information on this individual is asked to call police 410-307-2020 or 410-887-6296. Photos via Baltimore County Police Department

Baltimore County Public Library to resume Sunday service hours at select branch location

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library this week announced that Sunday hours are returning this weekend, Sunday, September 8, at seven (7) of its 19 branches.  The service will run annually starting the Sunday after Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend. The following branches will open to the public on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Arbutus […]

Maryland DOT $18.9 billion transportation investment plan

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]