State and County to Close for Juneteenth

Governor Larry Hogan announced that state government agencies and offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. “This is an important step forward for our country,” said Hogan. “Maryland is proud to support this legislation, and observe … Read more

BCPS to Remain Open for Juneteenth Holiday

Baltimore County Public Schools – both schools and offices – will be open and operating on normal schedules on Friday, June 18, the new federal and state holiday for Juneteenth. “We applaud the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal and state holiday,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “However, in accordance with the 2020-2021 … Read more

Dundalk Man Dies in Reisterstown Road Crash

Baltimore County Police reported 24-year-old, Jesus Zuniga Gallegos of the 6900 block of Bank Street of Dundalk died early Wednesday morning at Sinai Hospital after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash in the 600 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Gallegos was driving a 2019 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Reisterstown Road approaching Irving … Read more

Hogan to End COVID State of Emergency

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that the COVID-19 state of emergency in the state will expire on June 30 and will not be renewed. “Today I announced the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency in Maryland. On Thursday, July 1, any and all emergency restrictions and mandates of any kind will end. Masks or … Read more

Two Partial Human Remains Found in Dundalk Water

Baltimore County Police were called to the Peninsula Expressway Bridge in Dundalk after a fisherman discovered what he believed to be two partial human remains in the water on Sunday evening June 13. Responding officers made the same observation, retrieved the remains and transported them to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Homicide Detectives … Read more