Baltimore County Police Department remembers Officer Amy Caprio on 7th anniversary of her line-of-duty death

UPDATE: Amy Caprio’s parents attended Unity Day at Gunpowder Elementary School on Wednesday’s fateful anniversary. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is remembering Officer Amy Sorrells Caprio on the seventh anniversary of her death in the line of duty. In Officer Caprio’s memory, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department are wearing mourning bands on their badges. […]

Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes 154 outstanding BCPS students

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools premiered a virtual 51st Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony on May 14. During the ceremony, 154 seniors – one student from each CTE program at each high school – were recognized as exemplary students. Students honored in the ceremony are listed below: Catonsville High School Apprenticeship Maryland Program – Jacob Gundlach […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of storm damage repair scams

TOWSON, MD—Following recent storms in the area, the Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents to be cautious of potential scams related to storm damage repair. The department emphasizes the importance of researching contractors thoroughly before making any decisions regarding home or business repairs. Residents are advised to be wary of unsolicited offers from individuals going door-to-door offering repair services. […]

Baltimore County to hold annual public hearing on water supply, sewerage plan amendments in July

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing this summer to discuss the proposed annual amendments to the Baltimore County Water Supply and Sewerage Plan. The hearing will be on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 5 p.m. in Room 104 of the Jefferson Building (105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204). The hearing will consider amendments proposed […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library launches 2025 fundraising campaign

TOWSON, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of The BIG Give – Let’s Do Something BIG, Together!, a six-week fundraising campaign dedicated to supporting critical programs and services. The campaign runs from May 19 to June 30, with a special Kickoff Day Celebration happening at select library branches on Monday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect through 10 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Forecasters say that severe storms may develop on Friday afternoon and into the evening hours. Multiple rounds of storms are possible. The main threats associated with these storms will be damaging […]