Baltimore County’s 2026 series of town hall meetings have been scheduled so constituents and stakeholders can have their say about ideas and priorities for the county’s FY27 budget. The budget is effective…
Author: Northwest Voice
County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Jan. 24 Winter Storm
Baltimore County has declared a state of emergency as the region braces for its first significant winter weather event of the year. Snow arrives Saturday night and will continue into Sunday. In…
Fire Department Breaks Grounds on Catonsville Fire Station
Local elected officials broke ground on Jan. 21 for a $21.6 million fire station that will replace Catonsville Fire Station 4 and be situated on a six-acre site that previously housed a…
Meeting Set for Proposed Data Center in Woodlawn
Maryland Senator Charles Sydnor III and Delegates Sheila Ruth and Aletheia McCaskill will host an informational meeting on Dec. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Woodlawn High School auditorium to…
Attorney General Tips to Consumers for Shopping Securely and Giving Purposefully
As Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday approach, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office urges you to beware of the increasingly sophisticated holiday shopping scams.
Funding for Eviction and Homelessness Prevention Through Community Schools Rental Assistance Program
Emergency financial support is available for families whose students are enrolled in a community school in Baltimore County and seven other jurisdictions and are at risk of eviction, losing their housing or…
Long-term Future of Valu City Furniture Catonsville Store in Question
The parent company of Valu City Furniture and American Signature Furniture, one of the few remaining national brands that sell furniture, mattresses and home décor in Baltimore County, has filed for bankruptcy….
BCPS Superintendent Rogers a Finalist for National Leadership Award
Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore County Public School (BCPS), is one of two superintendents in the running for a Women in School Leadership Award that recognizes exceptional contributions to K-12 public education….
Baltimore County Issues Request for Proposal to Redevelop Security Square Mall
Baltimore County and Security Square Holding LLC announced on Oct. 23 the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified developer to lead the transformation of approximately 69 acres at Security Square Mall…
It’s Back to School at BCPS
Aug. 25 is the first day of classes for Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) students, which means life will be different on the roads, in households and in schools. We can certainly…
Cursive Writing Instruction Returns to BCPS Under a Pilot Program
Twenty-four Baltimore County elementary schools will participate in a new pilot cursive writing program in the fall, Baltimore County Public Schools officials announced. The pilot will begin Nov. 3 and run through…
UniverSoul Circus to Perform Under the Big Top at Security Square Mall
Many remember the traditional Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which performed with zany clowns, dazzling trapeze artists and wild animal acts. But three decades ago, a new type of circus…
UniverSoul Circus Returns to Security Square Mall
UniverSoul Circus will kick off a three-weekend run with a high-energy parade and traditional tent raising on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Security Square Mall in Windsor Mill. The event, which runs from 6-8 p.m., is free and…
Joe and Jolene Harris’s Love Story: ‘It’s Been a Fun Ride’
Many romantics imagine that they will meet their future partner or spouse at work, in a place of worship or online through a dating app. For Joe and Jolene Harris, their happily…
What Will Be Baltimore County’s Budget Priorities?
Baltimore County’s budget town halls are back. With the state of Maryland facing an estimated $6.2 billion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026, and an anticipated reduction in federal funds, the county…