Baltimore County tops list of Maryland’s most dangerous places for injury-related fatalities

BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]

Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

Towson armed robbery suspects arrested

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a juvenile and adult in connection with a series of robberies that occurred in Towson earlier this month. In both cases, the suspects approached their victims, held them at gunpoint, and demanded their valuables. Both victims attend school in the area. One attends college, the other is in high school. […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold 2nd annual ‘Every Hour, Every Day’ 5K in April

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will bring back its “Every Hour, Every Day” 5K in Towson this spring to support local community heroes. The event, which debuted last year to celebrate the department’s 150th anniversary, will be held on May 10, 2025, and will also feature a 1K fun walk this year. To register, visit https://www.baltcopolicerun.com or https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Towson/Towson5. Highlights […]

Vehicle overturns in southeast Towson crash, takes out utility pole

TOWSON, MD—A vehicle overturned in a Monday afternoon crash in southeast Towson. At around 3:30 p.m. on March 17, 2025, a vehicle crashed and overturned in the 1200-block of Regester Avenue (21239). The collision also took out a utility pole and Regester Avenue has been shut down near Overbrook Road in Idlewylde. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital […]

Maryland State Police arrest woman for suspected impaired driving after crashing into State Trooper on I-695 in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested a woman for suspected impaired driving after striking a State Trooper’s vehicle on Interstate 695 on Friday. The trooper, assigned to the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack, was transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where she has since been released.  The accused is identified as Harriet […]

Finalists chosen for 2025-26 BCPS Teacher, Principal, and Assistant Principal of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Nine outstanding school educators and administrators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. The honorees will be recognized at a special Champions for Children Celebration Gala at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at George Washington Carver Center […]