–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association-is Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fatal fire in Dundalk. The fire was reported on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:22 a.m. at a rowhome in the 8500 block Kavanagh Road. It was reported by the county that two victims died in the fire. Crews arrived to find … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools will host a job fair Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 3:30 – 7 p.m. at Timonium Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd. in Timonium. BCPS is seeking teachers and other qualified professionals to join its team for a wide range of positions. BCPS is the nation’s 22nd largest school system and offers competitive … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews and other units are battling a kitchen fire in Middle River. The fire was reported at 3:28 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The fire was at an apartment at 705 Compass Road in Middle River.
– photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- The new Almost Home Child Care Center at Perry Hall Square held a ribbon cutting on Saturday morning. Christina Kesting and her staff joined county and state government elected officials for the ceremony According to Councilman David Marks, this is the second location in the Perry Hall area … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported fire crews were on the scene of a house fire near Pulaski Hwy and Holly Drive in Middle River. Units reporting fire mostly on the exterior of what is reported to be an abandoned house. The fire was reported on Friday, Feb. 24 at 8:56 p.m. Fire was … Read more
–photo courtesy of WMVFC- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported it crews and units from Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company were handling a crash involving a tractor trailer on I-95 north just beyond Joppa Road. The accident was reported on Friday, Feb. 24 before 5 p.m.
– Artwork by Diana Vargas Juarez, courtesy of BCPS- Twelve pieces of student artwork are now on display at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink through a partnership between the shopping center (managed by Federal Realty) and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Visual Arts. “This is our third winter exhibition with The … Read more
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) will start their boys and girls basketball playoffs on Friday. Here is a look at the three classifications that involve local schools. 4A Boys Parkville was undefeated during the regular season before losing in the Baltimore County Championship Game to New Town. Despite that loss, the Knights … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews and other units were handling a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle in White Marsh. The incident was reported on Ebenezer Road near Railroad Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 23 around 7 p.m. There was no word on any injuries at this time.
Baltimore County is hosting on online sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 and rain barrels for $65 (tax included) and can be ordered through Wednesday, April 12. Orders will be available … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced its 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year nominees. The list is below (in alphabetical order by school): Arbutus Elementary School – Kristin Toth Arbutus Middle School – Alice Buckner Baltimore Highlands Elementary School – Christina Morris Battle Grove Elementary School – Kelly Murkey Battle Monument School – Sara Sprinkel Bear Creek … Read more
In response to increasing thefts targeting its vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices in the United States, Hyundai and Kia have introduced a free anti-theft software upgrade to restrict the unauthorized operation of vehicle ignition systems on specific models. Hyundai Software Upgrade: Hyundai, which launched its service campaign this week, is first offering … Read more
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company are responding to the 11900 Block of Philadelphia Road in Kingsville for a motor vehicle crash reported with entrapment on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 10 p.m. Two patients are trapped. Maryland State Police Aviation requested. Use caution in the area.
-photo courtesy of BCPS Athletics – Parkville Boys Basketball team was trying to win their second straight Baltimore County Championship but fell short to New Town 61 to 53 at home on Tuesday evening. Parkville was trying to complete another perfect season before going into the playoffs. The team is now 22-1 going into the … Read more
The fourth of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools in Baltimore County will be held next week. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. (Snow date: Thursday, February 23) at Parkville High School 2600 Putty Hill Ave. in … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews and other units responding to a fire in an apartment started by a toaster in Perry Hall. The fire was reported in the 9500 block of Perry Hall Boulevard on Monday at 12:45 p.m. The incident was handled by one engine and truck with an extinguished … Read more
Zander Hoffman, a senior at Perry Hall High School, has earned the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MDSAR) 2022 Eagle Scout award. Hoffman will represent Maryland in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award contest, which awards $20,000 in scholarships. Hoffman is an Eagle Scout at Troop 355 (based … Read more
Baltimore County Police are seeking information about a stolen vehicle that was involved in an Essex crash on Thursday. A driver of a Chevrolet Cobalt was double parked in the 900 block of Bayner Road in Essex on Feb. 16 around 10:15 p.m As the driver of the Cobalt was speaking with two pedestrians, the … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, today announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board on December 15, 2022, voted to seek public comment on the proposed tolling plan shown below for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension (Section 200) and I-695 ramps. The I-95 ETL Northbound Extension limits include the northbound ETL lanes on I-95 from MD 43 to north of … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools students are among many finalists in WJZ’s Black History Oratory Competition 2023. The finalists were selected from among the 200 Maryland students who submitted essays. The BCPS students who are finalists from eastern Baltimore County schools are: • Mahlet Nigussu, Grade 11, Perry Hall High School • Favour Ogedengbe, Grade 11, … Read more