Student artists honored at 2025 BCPS High School Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 5 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 37th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured ­­the work of 112 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The StarTUp at Towson University, 307 Washington Ave., Towson […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Middle River area

UPDATE: Blake Johnson has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Blake Johnson, 16, is 5’08” tall and weighs 140 pounds. He was last seen at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in the Middle River area wearing a light-colored hoodie and sweatpants. Authorities say Blake now has […]

Three 2025 BCPS graduates earn prestigious National Merit Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Three 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates have been named recipients of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, joining more than 2,900 high school seniors nationwide recognized for their academic excellence. Henry Tang of Lutherville-Timonium, a Dulaney High School graduate and aspiring software engineer, received a scholarship from the University of Maryland. Mika E. Thiessen of Baltimore, a Towson High School […]

Essex middle school teacher arrested on sex offense charges

ESSEX, MD—An Essex middle school teacher has been arrested on sex offense charges, police said on Friday. On May 30, 2025, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 61-year-old Roger Myers, of Towson, on multiple sex offense and assault charges which stem from alleged crimes that occurred on the premises of Deep Creek Middle School in Essex. Myers, who […]

Loch Raven library branch to close for roof replacement

LOCH RAVEN, MD—Baltimore County Public Library’s Loch Raven Branch will temporarily close for a roof replacement. The branch will be closed Monday, June 2, through Saturday, June 7, 2025. The branch will reopen to customers on Monday, June 9th. While the branch is closed, customers can use the Towson or Parkville-Carney branches. The digital library is also available 24/7. Baltimore […]