Tractor-trailer fire shuts down southbound I-83 in northern Baltimore County

PARKTON, MD—For motorists heading to northern Baltimore County on Monday, a tractor-trailer fire is causing major delays. At around 1 p.m. on June 26, 2023, a  tractor-trailer fire caused the closure of southbound I-83 at York Road in the Parkton area. Hazmat crews from the Maryland Department of the Environment are assisting the Baltimore County Fire Department with cleanup. No […]

Where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Baltimore County [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for the holiday weekend. Independence Day fireworks will take place throughout Baltimore County all weekend long. Here’s the full list of 2023 fireworks displays: Saturday, July 1 GALLOWAY POINT, MIDDLE RIVER 8:45pm – 9:30pm Galloway Point, Middle River, 21220 BIG TRUCK BREWERY 9:00pm – 10:00pm 19919 […]

Two-alarm building fire shuts down York Road in Cockeysville

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Crews are battling a two-alarm building fire in Cockeysville. The fire broke out at just before 3 p.m. in the 10800-block of York Road.  A second alarm was quickly sounded. A partial building collapse is now being reported.  Portions of York Road are being shut down.  Units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company are responding to assist. No injuries […]

BCPS to hold series of ‘Meet the Superintendent’ events

UPDATE: Event have been added at Perry Hall High School and Catonsville High school. See updated graphic above. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Members of the BCPS community are invited to participate in six upcoming forums to meet and learn more about Baltimore County’s incoming schools superintendent, Dr. Myriam Yarbrough. During the community meetings, Dr. Yarbrough will share information about […]

2023 BCPS Film Expo honors 10 projects from 8 schools

TOWSON, MD—Several award-winning student films were showcased recently at the 2023 BCPS Film Expo. Held on May 16 at The Senator Theatre, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. In its eighth year, the competition attracted 148 film and GIF entries from 27 schools, including the Virtual Learning Program. Ten films were selected as favorites by […]

Police: Over 200 firearms collected during Saturday’s Firearm Buyback

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department on Monday announced that over 200 firearms were collected during Saturday’s Firearm Buyback. The event was a collaboration between the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Baltimore County Chapter, in partnership with the Kingdom Worship Center, Brooks Clinton Funeral Service, and the Baltimore County Police Department. Officials say the weapons collected […]

Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore County NAACP to fost first-ever firearm buyback event

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and the NAACP, Baltimore County Chapter, in partnership with the Kingdom Worship Center and Brooks Clinton Funeral Service, will jointly host a firearm buyback event to keep unwanted firearms out of communities and to help prevent criminals from accessing these weapons. The first-of-its-kind event in Baltimore County will be held on Saturday, April 15, […]

BCPS student leaders to host 5K Walk, Community Fair in honor of former staff advisor

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Student Councils and Baltimore County Junior Councils will co-host the Nora Murray Memorial Walk, a 5K walk and community fair to support FINISH Sarcoma (a rare cancer). The event is being held in memory of Catherine “Nora” Murray, the former coordinator of BCPS student leadership programs and a co-founder of FINISH Sarcoma. The event will be held […]