Baltimore County

• Towson

Two Cockeysville-area success stories: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and Race for Education

Amanda Schumacher, a kindergarten teacher at Padonia International Elementary, tried her luck on the Wheel of Fortune and walked away a big winner, and the Race for Education has been an annual event at Pot Spring Elementary School for the past ten years and this year’s race was once again a great success.

• Politics

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, widow of Baltimore Rep. Elijah Cummings, will seek his seat in Congress

Maryland Democratic Party Chairwoman Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, is running for her husband’s seat, arguing Monday she is the best option to carry out his legacy and continue his vision.

By Luke Broadwater

Nov 11, 2019

• Baltimore County

‘We’re being killed’: Maryland vape shops see sales fall due amid 'confusion’ over related illness

Vape shops are suffering in the wake of the lung illnesses that have been linked to vaping, although the exact cause remains a mystery.

• Politics

Sen. Jill P. Carter to make ‘special announcement’ about congressional run next week

State Sen. Jill P. Carter says she will make a “special announcement” next week as she considers running for Maryland’s 7th District congressional seat after the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings.

By Luke Broadwater

Nov 11, 2019

• Towson

Towson leaders call for continued funding of services during Veterans Day ceremony

Around 70 people gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, hosted by American Legion Towson Post #22 and Towson Elks #469.

• Catonsville

Fire reported at Catonsville apartment on Edmondson Avenue

Baltimore County Fire Department crews are working to contain an apartment fire that has spread to the second floor at the 5400 block of Edmondson Avenue reported Monday morning. No injuries have been reported.

• Catonsville

Arbutus Santa House vandalized twice in last month: Catonsville and Arbutus area crime

The Arbutus Santa House has become the target of two vandalisms in the last month, according to Baltimore County Police.

• Towson

Person robbed while receiving a ride: Towson and Cockeysville area crime

No injuries were reported after a driver robbed a victim of cash, according to police records.

• Baltimore County

Before or after Labor Day? Maryland school boards debate 2020-21 calendar start date

In their 2020-21 calendars, Maryland education officials are tasked with deciding whether students will return for classes before or after Labor Day. Some school systems are still weighing their options.