Pfc. Owen Norris Comes Home to Maryland 82 Years After His Death
As a young girl growing up in Catonsville, Carlethea Norris often heard stories about her Uncle Owen. The seventh of 12 siblings, he joined the U.S. Army in May 1941…
Photos: Gwynn Oak Park Ribbon-Cutting
View Northwest Voice photos from the Sept. 17, 2026 ribbon cutting of the renovated Gwynn Oak Park .
County Pursues Crackdown on Commercial House Parties in Residential Neighborhoods
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has announced legislation to prohibit commercial house parties in residential neighborhoods, taking aim at large, for-profit events that turn residential properties into party venues. The…
Powhatan Community Garden Coming to Lochearn Area Thanks to State Greenspace Equity Program
The revitalization of Powhatan Park continues. Through a state Greenspace Equity Program grant, a community garden will be created at the 1.5-acre park located at the dead-end of Robin Hill…
BCPS Welcomes Students, Teachers With New Superintendent, 2 New School Houses
Aug. 31 marks the first day of classes for Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) students for the 2026-27 academic year. For students and parents, the return to school means adjusting…
Events and Activities
There’s a lot happening in the northwest—from farmers markets to cultural activities to important government meetings. This calendar has been revised as of Aug. 30, 2026, which will be regularly…