Eastern Tech, Towson High juniors selected as finalists for Student Member of the Board of Education

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Public School juniors – Foresight Ogungbe of Eastern Technical High School, and Sophie Vijayan of Towson High School – are the final candidates for student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2025-26 school year. The two finalists were selected following application reviews and interviews with a panel of students and […]

Crash reported on I-695 in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on I-695 in the Parkville area. The crash was reported at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 along the outer loop just past the Perring Parkway exit. Several outer loop lanes are blocked heading toward the Towson area. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use […]

Winter storm warnings, advisories issued for Maryland as crews prepare

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued updated winter storm warnings and advisories for central Maryland as the next round of wintry precipitation approaches. Snow will move into the Baltimore area from the southwest to the northeast on Tuesday afternoon and linger through late Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates of 0.50- to 1.00-inch per hour are possible in some areas on […]

Winter Storm Watch issued for Tuesday in Baltimore area, up to 6 inches expected

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 until 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12th. Forecasters say heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches are likely, with locally higher amounts possible. Motorists should plan […]

BCPS cancels all Saturday afternoon activities ahead of wintry mix

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are canceling some weekend activities ahead of Saturday’s wintry weather. Due to impending inclement weather, all activities and events that were scheduled to take place after 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, have been canceled. Activities and events scheduled to occur earlier may proceed until 3 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory is in […]

Martin Boulevard, Pot Spring elementary psychologist named Baltimore County’s School Psychologist of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Cathryn Beichley, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, has been named 2025 School Psychologist of the Year by the Baltimore County School Psychologists’ Association. A Baltimore County Public Schools employee since 2006, Beichley is currently assigned to Martin Boulevard and Pot Spring elementary schools. Both schools recommended her for this recent honor, citing her wealth of knowledge, collaborative approach, creativity, […]

90-year-old man killed after crashing into tree on Loch Raven Boulevard

TOWSON, MD—A 90-year-old man died from life-threatening injuries he received after crashing his car into a tree on Wednesday night in Baltimore County, according to the police department. Robert Grove was taken to a local hospital after the crash that occurred at around 9:15 p.m. in the 6800-block of Loch Raven Boulevard. Grove was pronounced dead on Thursday, police said. […]