Six new speed cameras to be activated in Baltimore County next week

TOWSON, MD—Six new speed cameras will go online in Baltimore County next week, officials announced on Thursday. On Monday, March 18, 2024, the Baltimore County Police Department will activate six new speed cameras in the following five school zones. Lamb of God School, 4400 block of Ridge Avenue (eastbound) The Jemicy School, 11200 block of Garrison Forest Road (north and […]

Finalists chosen for 2024-2025 BCPS Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Nine outstanding school educators 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 Thursday, April 18, at George Washington Carver Center for Arts […]

Victim in serious condition following Parkville shooting, police seeking tips

PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a man was shot in the Parkville area late Monday afternoon. At around 4:45 p.m. on March 11, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Hillsway Avenue and Saturn Court (21234) following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult male outside the location […]

Shooting reported in Parkville

UPDATE: The victim is in serious but stable condition and police are investigating. Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a shooting in the Parkville area. The incident was reported at just before 5:30 p.m. on Monday evening in the unit block of Saturn Court (21234). Authorities say one male victim has been transported to a local […]

Crews to begin next phase of I-695 project northeastern in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a new section of its project to ease congestion and improve reliability along I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) the week of March 18. When completed, the project will convert portions of the median shoulder along I-695 between I-70 and MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard) into an additional travel lane during morning and […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of March 11

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of March 11, 2024. APG has testing operations scheduled from Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft and/or aircraft will be visible during […]

Rubber pieces found in Johnsonville turkey kielbasa; recall issued

BALTIMORE, MD—Approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage has been recalled due to the discovery of pieces of rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in a press release on Friday. The recall affects 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages with a best-by date of “05/17/24” or “05/18/24,” printed on the side of the packaging. The […]

FDA recommends voluntary recall of ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended a voluntary recall of several ground cinnamon products sold at six different retailers across the U.S. over concerns they may contain elevated levels of lead. The agency has sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls […]