TOWSON, MD—The date for BCPSfest 2025 has been announced. The annual back-to-school celebration will take place 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at New Town High School. At BCPSfest 2025, attendees will be able to celebrate the upcoming 2025-26 school year, participate in hands-on activities, learn more about BCPS and community-based programs and services, and explore […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Friday in central Maryland. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on July 25, 2025. Forecasters say heat index values of up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Residents should be sure to drink plenty of […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be participating in the 42nd annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. This national campaign aims to promote police partnerships between the Department and its community members through positive activities. The events include block parties, cookouts, games, a parade, nature displays, face painting, and so much more. The goal is to foster […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has resumed a downward trend, falling 1.7 cents over the past week to $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data released Monday. This marks an 11.5-cent decrease from a month ago and is 37.7 cents lower than a year ago. Conversely, the national average price of diesel saw a slight increase, rising 1.7 […]
ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Ava Murrell, 14, is 4’11” tall and weighs 95 pounds. She was last seen at around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 20 in the Essex area wearing a grey shirt and black shorts. Anyone with information on Ava Murrell’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The Ridgeleigh Community Association held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly-renovated community playground on Thursday morning. Among those in attendance were the RCA Board, Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel, and representative from the Baltimore County Police Department. Ridgeleigh is a neighborhood of over 1,100 town homes located in Parkville between Loch Raven Boulevard, Putty Hill Avenue, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central and western Maryland. The watch will be in effect from 5 p.m. until midnight on Wednesday, July 16th. Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms will track across the area late Wednesday afternoon and into the evening hours. Storms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, with 1 to […]
UPDATE: A Flood Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A stormy summer pattern continues in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours are expected across much of the area on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Isolated instances of flash flooding […]