As expected, the reopening of schools was a nightmare

Perry Hall Middle snow

The following is a Benstorming commentary about the reopening of schools and the weather issues surrounding the opening  Baltimore County Public Schools reopened on Monday two hours late and many parents thought the region was not able to handle the traffic and provide safe pedestrian routes. Most of those parents were correct. The problem is … Read more

Harford Park Community Association to hold Zoom meeting

Harford Park Community Association will hold its next general meeting on Thursday, Feb.5 at 7 p.m. Due to last weekend’s storm and ongoing snow removal issues in Harford Park, the meeting is an entirely virtual meeting. The agenda includes a crime report from Baltimore County Police, an opportunity for the candidates for Baltimore County Executive … Read more

BCPS advises caution as schools reopen 2 hours late Monday

BCPS schools will open two hours late on Monday, Feb. 2 Offices will open on time. There will be no morning Prekindergarten classes. Families and students are urged to take extra precautions when traveling to bus stops and schools.  Sidewalks, roadways, and bus stop areas may be icy, snow covered, or partially inaccessible and visibility may … Read more

Officer involved shooting reported in Overlea on Hazelwood

Baltimore County Police reported a officer involved shooting in Overlea on Saturday night. Officers were called to the 4900 block of Hazlewood Avenue  around 9:15 p.m. and found shell casings, but the armed subject was no longer on the scene. Police received additional information and encountered the adult male down the street. Officers noticed the … Read more

Police arrest man in fatal Dundalk pedestrian crash

Baltimore County Police have announced the name of the man arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a fatal hit‑and‑run in Dundalk. Police say 40‑year‑old Angel Quizhpi Tenezaca has been charged with multiple citations related to failure to remain at the scene of a crash that occurred on Jan. 27 in the 5200 block … Read more

Water main breaks reported in Perry Hall and Middle River

Perry hall water main break

UPDATE- The Perry Hall water main break has been repaired and Ebenezer Road has reopened  There is a water main break in Perry Hall. The road is closed on Ebenezer Road near Perry Hall High School and traffic is being detoured into Perryvale Road. Crews were at the scene late Friday afternoon. Councilman David Marks … Read more

12-inch water main break reported in Parkville

Old Harford Road water main break

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works- A 12-inch water main break was reported in Parkville on Friday by Baltimore County Department of Public Works According to Baltimore County, Baltimore City Department of Public Works was notified, and a crew has responded to the scene in the 8400 block of Old Harford Road. … Read more

I-95 Express Lanes in White Marsh reopen tonight

I-95 Express Toll Lanes in Baltimore will return to full northbound and southbound operations at 8 p.m. tonight (January 29).  The express lanes were temporarily closed to allow crews to prioritize snow removal on the adjacent I-95 mainline lanes. For real-time updates on major incidents follow x.com/TheMDTA.

Delegate Robin Grammer “King Moore Picks the Voters”

Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer submitted the following article stating Governor Wes Moore’s new congressional map is to put all of Maryland’s districts in the hands of the Democratic Party. Less than four years ago, Maryland was considered one of the most gerrymandered states in the county, with cities encircled to disenfranchise rural voters and … Read more

BCPS schools shift to virtual learning on Thursday & Friday

Baltimore County Public Schools will shift to virtual learning tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, and Friday, Jan. 30. BCPS school have been closed since Monday and announced on Wednesday that schools would reopen on Thursday with a two hour delay but decided to remain closed the rest of the week due to hazardous local road conditions … Read more

Del. Ryan Nawrocki “Maryland power outage warning”

Seventh District Delegate Ryan Nawrocki is concerned about power outages after the Maryland Energy Commission sent a letter stating that energy consumption could be an issue in Maryland as temperatures get lower. Here is his statement State energy officials are warning of a real risk of power outages in the BGE region over the next … Read more

District Night in Annapolis for District 8

District 8 night

Senator Carl Jackson and Delegates Nick Allen, Harry Bhandari and Kim Ross are inviting residents of Maryland’s Legislative District 8 to  An Evening in Annapolis with District 8 – District Night in Annapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be a fun, informal opportunity to spend time together, conversation, and … Read more

Nineteen-year-old in killed Dundalk hit and run, arrest made

Dundalk officers reported a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Dundalk on Tuesday. When officers arrived, they discovered that 19-year-old Todd Hines Jr., was struck by a 2006 Ford F-250 that left the scene traveling southbound on North Point Boulevard. According to police, officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle. … Read more

BCPS Schools to close Wednesday; two hours late Thursday

Baltimore County Public Schools announced all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28 due to the ongoing impact of the winter storm and hazardous road conditions. “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time.  “Essential as Needed” employees will … Read more

Marks gives update on water main breaks in his district

Fifth District County Councilman David Marks shared information about water main breaks in his district. “We are aware of several water main breaks in the area – one affecting a large part of the East Joppa Road/Ramblebrook and Northgate Hall community, and another impacting the Hallfield Manor Drive area,” Marks said in a statement. “The … Read more

CCBC/BCPS Student Career Expo set for Feb. 18

BCPS high school students are invited to explore opportunities for internships, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development initiatives at the CCBC | BCPS Student Career Expo on Wednesday, February 18. The event will be held at Wellness and Athletic Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interested students should contact their career navigator to register.

County offices remain closed; trash collection resumes

Baltimore County government & offices and Baltimore County Public Library be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27 because of weather and hazardous road conditions. Baltimore County Public Schools and Offices are still closed again on Tuesday. Trash and recycling collection WILL occur and follow a slide schedule, with Monday pickups taking place on Tuesday, and all … Read more

Baltimore County gives update on snow plowing operations

Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation reports many of the main roads are passable the county is working on the secondary roads. There are more than 2,700 miles of roads across the County. “It is still highly advised that if you do not need to be out on the road, stay home. It … Read more