Baltimore County Schools To Go Mask-Optional Starting March 1
Baltimore County Schools announced the district will go mask optional March 1.
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Baltimore County Schools announced the district will go mask optional March 1.
Baltimore County police have an increased presence following a brawl at Towson Town Center last weekend, and officials are working with malls across the county to share more information, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Police Chief Melissa Hyatt said Friday.
The federal requirement for masks on public transportation remains unchanged so anyone on a school bus will still be required to wear a mask, the county said.
As of now, no charges have been filed against the driver.
VaxCash 2.0 is the state's $2 million vaccine lottery to encourage booster shots.
Police arrested six juveniles and said two officers suffered minor injuries from pepper spray in the incident.
Officers responded Sunday to Skyline Liquor and Wine on Joppa Road, where they say they found the business' front door shattered and the suspect nearby.
The district has estimated 8,000 retired educators' pensions are affected, primarily through medical insurance payments.
Riderwood Elementary School in central Baltimore County is closed Thursday due to a water main break, Baltimore County Public Schools said.
Mount de Sales Academy alumna Audrey Powers returned to her alma mater Tuesday to discuss her journey to space.
A Dundalk resident has won $500,000 as part of the state's vaccine lottery to encourage booster shots, the Maryland Lottery announced on Tuesday.
Baltimore County will end its mask mandate in government buildings and facilities and stop required testing for unvaccinated workers by the end of the month, County Executive Johnny Olszewski said.
Baltimore County Police say a juvenile was injured Friday night following a shooting on Radlen Court in the Woodlawn area.
Two students are under arrest in Tuesday's shooting outside Catonsville High School that sent a 16-year-old student to the hospital, authorities said Thursday.
In some cases, dogs' leashes were tied so tightly around their front door that it was nearly impossible for them to breathe.
Several people have been taken into custody after a student was shot Tuesday in the parking lot of Catonsville High School, Baltimore County police said.
The crash remains under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department's Crash Team, police said.
Like many other areas in the country, Baltimore County has seen an increase in crime.
A J.Crew outlet is slated to join the Shops at Kenilworth this summer, developer Greenberg Gibbons announced Monday.
Bryan Terrell Clark got his start in Baltimore, and now he's on Broadway. The Carver Center grad is now paying it forward by inspiring a future generation of actors and actresses.
Baltimore County police have released surveillance video in hopes the public can help them identify a man wanted in a series of smash-and-grab business burglaries.
Detectives are investigating a shooting that unfolded Wednesday night in Baltimore County.
Police believe there were patrons in the parking lot at the time of the murder, but that they left before officers arrived.
A suspect is in custody in connection with a Thursday morning stabbing in Lansdowne that sent another person to the hospital, authorities said.
Anyone who sees Portillo or knows her whereabouts is asked to call police at 410-307-2020
A suspect is in custody after a shooting in Arbutus late Friday, according to Baltimore County police.
Summerlike temperatures are moving into Maryland this weekend along with a few showers
After the family and their attorney requested unedited footage of the police shooting that left Isaiah Kirby of Owings Mills dead, officials in Michigan released the videos Friday.
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
Two teenagers were injured after a shooting took place in Southeast Baltimore early Friday evening.
Baltimore County police are searching for the person who opened fire on two teenagers in Baltimore County on Thursday.
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
Despite the Preakness Stakes taking place in Laurel this year, Park Heights Renaissance aims to keep the Preakness spirit alive through a music and arts festival on Park Heights Avenue.
A D.C. man has been convicted for his role in the 2023 mass shooting at Morgan State University.
The forecast favors dry weather for Preakness events on Saturday.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Here’s what to expect with the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Laurel Park in Maryland is kicking off the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, considered a ladies day out.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Giant Food continues its annual tradition of making the Black Eyed Susan blanket ahead of Preakness.
Lohr’s Orchard in Maryland is preparing for the height of Strawberry season.
The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years today with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Baltimore Ravens will play four primetime games and one international game during the 2026 regular season.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
Alyssa Chung, a sophomore on the Navy women's lacrosse team, is looking forward to playing Maryland on Thursday in the NCAA quarterfinals.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend
Summerlike temperatures are moving into Maryland this weekend along with a few showers
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/15/2026
Maryland will see some warm weather for the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
The forecast favors dry weather for Preakness events on Saturday.
Baltimore native, Arthur Lewis Jr., shares his journey to founding a local youth nonprofit, Team of We Happyville.
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
The 102nd Black-Eyed Susan Day kicked off at Laurel Park in Maryland Friday. The race is considered ladies' day at the track.
Despite the Preakness Stakes taking place in Laurel this year, Park Heights Renaissance aims to keep the Preakness spirit alive through a music and arts festival on Park Heights Avenue.