Baltimore County
Recent News About Baltimore County
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Women outnumbered men in Baltimore County in 2021
Of the 850,702 people living in Baltimore County, Maryland in 2021, 52.4% (445,795) were women and 47.6% (404,907) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by North Baltimore Journal.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: The Leadership Through Athletics indoor recreation facility is staying in Halethorpe!
Today, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the purchase of the facility with plans to turn it into the county’s next public recreation center.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: 150+ positions available throughout Baltimore County!
Jobs include: agricultural business development specialist, automotive repairperson, alcohol and drug counselor, capital construction inspector, code enforcement officer, correctional officer, CountyRide driver, deputy sheriff, emergency communications technician trainee, engineer, fingerprint technician, forensic identification examiner, HR assistant, HR associate, landfill equipment operator, park ranger, police officer, police cadet, public information officer, school crossing guard, vet tech + many more!
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: After 50+years in the broadcast industry, local television icon and longtime Baltimore County resident Stan Stovall will anchor his last newscast on WBAL-TV tonight
The County Executive was invited to say a few words at his retirement party last week, where former and current colleagues gathered to share their admiration and respect for Stan. The newsroom was packed with attendees who shared memories, funny stories and notable experiences with their friend – there were definitely a few tears.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Thank you to the incredible team at Baltimore County Animal Services for the care and kindness they provide animals in need
Seeing stray, abandoned, abused/neglected and surrendered pets who have done nothing to deserve this fate cannot be easy, but the team powers through and continues to make a difference in the lives of our furry, feathered and scaly residents every day.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: What is Baltimore County?!?
That’s right folks, Baltimore County was a question on Jeopardy’s Tournament of Champions tonight in the “County Seat” category!
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: The holidays are quickly approaching.
While most of these transactions are successful and worry free, not everyone has the best intentions.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Could you benefit from having help paying for a Wi-Fi connection, tablet or smartphone?
Baltimore County is offering Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Application Assistance at the Power of Aging Expo on October 27. ACP is a new federal program that helps eligible individuals and/or households afford the cost of having internet service at home.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Happy birthday to the loop...nearly 45,000 rides and counting!
Baltimore County’s free flagship bus circulator service has now been connecting residents, commuters, students and visitors to stops throughout Towson’s central business district for a full year.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: As Baltimore County continues to honor Hispanic Heritage Month
El Salto Restaurants have called Maryland home for over 30 years, with the newest addition being the Perry Hall location.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: A BaltCo staffer ran into newlyweds Fantasia (l) and Jomal this past Wednesday after they got married at the Towson courthouse.
The couple, together for ten years, chose to have a simple courthouse ceremony and save their money rather than spending it on an expensive affair.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Remembering and honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the September 11
Our thoughts are with those who have only memories of their treasured friends, family members and loved ones who lost their lives that day as a result of this horrific attack.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Day one of the 2022-2023 BCPS academic year is in the books.
County Executive Olszewski kicked off the day greeting students and staff at Edgemere Elementary, Kenwood High, Rossville Elementary, Villa Cresta Elementary and Riderwood Elementary.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Baltimore County will host a design charrette to engage Woodlawn-area residents and community leaders in reimagining the Security Square Mall area
The charrette, scheduled to take place in fall 2022, will provide a forum for ideas and feedback, allowing everyone who participates to contribute as an author of the plan for the site.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Baltimore County Department of Aging is excited to offer a Grandparents Day event in partnership with the The Orokawa Y in Towson
The event will be filled with activities to celebrate and strengthen grandparents' bonds with their favorite little ones including crafts, a Fit-N-Fun program, photos, a scavenger hunt and more
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Local photographer and nature enthusiast Mike McCloskey captured this incredible shot at Cromwell Valley Park a few days ago.
One of my favorite late summer birding activities is watching green herons hunt. This one, stretched to the limit, struck at the dragonfly just after this photo was taken, but missed.
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Baltimore county: Monkeypox virus
In anticipation of receiving doses of the Jynneos vaccine used to protect against the monkeypox virus, Baltimore County has launched a survey for high-risk residents interested in being vaccinated.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: If you are experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, connecting with someone who is trained to listen is vital.
A new mental health and suicide prevention hotline—988—is staffed all day every day by mental health professionals trained to assist.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Baltimore County Police Department offers several services to offer residents peace of mind
Precinct-based services include: vacant home monitoring (when on vacation/away), bicycle ID number engraving (number entered into a database in case it’s stolen), home security assessment, child safety seat check and conflict resolution/mediation.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY: Crews are out in force today and continuing work on removing trees and restoring power to homes and businesses
Shown here is Lutherville, where crews from Chicago have been working through the night.