Baier Named Parkville Officer of the Month

Officer R. Baier was named Parkville Precinct 8 Officer of the Month. Here is the official statement from Baltimore County Police: “His consistent enforcement & performance and thorough investigations are noteworthy. Supervisors say he gives 100 percent effort each and every month. His proactive enforcement and work with others to instill the department’s community policing … Read more

Parkville Paraeducator Honored With Statewide Award

Meghan Anderson, a paraeducator at Parkville Middle School, was named Education Support Professional of the Year by the Maryland State Education Association. She was surprised with a visit to her classroom with the announcement. Anderson was named Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC) Paraeducator of the Year back in May.

Officer A. Kubitz Named Parkville Officer of the Month

Parkville Police Precinct 8 has named Officer A. Kubitz as July Officer of the Month. Here is the official statement. “Supervisors say Officer Kubitz promotes the well-being and safety of the community through her business checks, traffic stops and completion of investigations on her assigned post. “Her work during the month exemplifies the department’s values … Read more

Parkville Carney Festival Returns Oct.19

–photo courtesy of Parkville Carney Festival- The Parkville Carney Festival will be taking place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Ursula Catholic Church parking lot at 8801 Harford Road in Parkville (on the Putty Hill Side). There is free admission. Vendors and family fun activities all day and some … Read more

Parkville Resident Injured in I-695 Midnight Crash

Maryland State Police are investigating a three-vehicle work zone crash that occurred early Monday morning in Lutherville. The driver and passenger of a Toyota Camry involved in the crash, identified as Jamal Dates, 27 of Parkville and Marqesha Young, 27 of Baltimore, were transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in … Read more

SHA to Close Ramps Overnight at I-695 and Perring Parkway

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close interchange ramps and detour traffic at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / MD 41 (Perring Parkway) interchange in Parkville beginning Sunday night, July 7. The overnight closures will allow contractor crews to upgrade traffic barriers (guardrail) on eight ramps through late July, weather permitting.   Crews … Read more

Scarborough Named Parkville Officer of Month for May

Officer G. Scarborough has been named Parkville Precinct 8 Officer of the Month for May. “Supervisors say his dedication to profession and commitment to keeping the community safe is exceptional,” Baltimore County Police said in an offical statement. “He had several arrests during the month and worked with detectives to investigate a robbery that led … Read more

73-Year-Old Killed in Perry Hall Pedestrian Crash

Baltimore County Police reported a fatal pedestrian crash in Perry Hall on Friday. Officers responded to Belair Road and Penn Avenue at approximately 8:40 a.m., for a pedestrian crash. Detectives with the Baltimore County Crash Team determined the pedestrian was attempting to cross Belair Road when he was struck by a 2016 Nissan Versa. The pedestrian, … Read more

Eastern Tech Student Wins Track & Field State Title

Ameer Mowad of Eastern Tech won two state titles at MPSSAA State Track & Field Championships last week at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. Mowad won the Mens 100 Meters 2A Championship with a time of 10.54a (1.7). He also finished first in the 2A 200 Meters race with a time of 21.30a … Read more

Parkville High School Counselor Named Best by BCPS

The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2023-24 school year. “The school counselors in BCPS are vital in ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our students, and they contribute significantly to the school counseling profession,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. … Read more

Parkville Middle Teacher Named Paraeducator of the Year

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools- Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC) has named Meghan Anderson of Parkville Middle School as its Paraeducator of the Year. Anderson was surprised on the job this week with award presentatons from an entourage including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers, Chief of Staff Mildred … Read more

Teens Arrested After Crime Incidents in Parkville &Towson

Baltimore County detectives have taken eight juveniles and one 18-year-old into custody following a series of crimes that occurred last week in the Baltimore County Police Department’s Towson and Parkville Precincts. Detectives have identified three separate groups of teens responsible for committing these crimes which include carjacking, robbery and burglary. Detectives have taken four juveniles … Read more

Building Bridges Bike Ride in Parkville

This event has been cancelled. Delegate Carl Jackson announces the 1st Annual Building Bridges Bike Ride in Parkville. The free event will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at Parkville High School. This an opportunity for youth and community members to interact with first responders and to participate in family … Read more

Saturday Cleanups Held in Parkville and Rosedale

-photo courtesy of HPCA- Harford Park Community Association (HPCA) in Parkville and Holland Hills in Rosedale both held a cleanup on Saturday. Neighbors and volunteers from the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy collected around 47 bags of trash from the Herring Run and Harford Park this morning — 47 bags. The crew also cleaned out a discarded … Read more

MDTA Expecting Increased Traffic in Baltimore Area Starting Tuesday

With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority is advising motorists to plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse.  The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD … Read more

Parkville Middle Dominates Maryland History Day Contest

Six Baltimore County Public Schools students who earned honors in the Baltimore County district competition of the Maryland History Day contest will advance to the state competition. Five of those students were from Parkville Middle School. The Maryland History Day contest, coordinated by Maryland Humanities, challenges students in Grades 6-12 to create original documentaries, exhibits, … Read more