Van Fisher's recent posting activity

Van Fisher

Editor

I am the editor of the Towson, Perry Hall, Owings Mills, and Havre de Grace Patches. I graduated from the University of Montana in May, 2022 and am thrilled to be covering this northern Maryland area. I grew up in Annapolis and have lived in Baltimore County for several years. You can reach me at: van.fisher@patch.com

Towson Thu. Mar 9 2023

Baltimore County Schools See Decline In Graduation Rates, Increase In Dropouts

he BCPS five-year graduation rate was 87.6 percent—down 1.7 percentage points from the previous year and 1.4 percentage points lower than the state rate (89.0 percent).

Van Fisher Editor

Baltimore County Schools See Decline In Graduation Rates, Increase In Dropouts

Van Fisher Editor

Owings Mills Thu. Mar 9 2023

Gordon Center To Debut Updated Grand Lobby At Fifth Annual J Live Event

The renovation is the 550-seat center’s first major update since its opening in 1995.

Van Fisher Editor

Gordon Center To Debut Updated Grand Lobby At Fifth Annual J Live Event

Van Fisher Editor

Owings Mills Thu. Mar 9 2023

Man Carjacked, Forced To Withdraw Cash From ATM: Police

On Thursday, detectives with the Regional Auto Theft Task Force were able to locate the stolen vehicle and apprehend the suspect.

Van Fisher Editor

Man Carjacked, Forced To Withdraw Cash From ATM: Police

Van Fisher Editor

Havre de Grace Thu. Mar 9 2023

Mom Assaults Aberdeen Middle-Schooler, Claims Girl Harassed Daughter: Police

According to Aberdeen Police, 41-year-old Kelly Sadik was allowed to enter Aberdeen Middle School around 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday after speaking with staff through the buzzer.

Van Fisher Editor

Mom Assaults Aberdeen Middle-Schooler, Claims Girl Harassed Daughter: Police

Van Fisher Editor

Perry Hall Thu. Mar 9 2023

White Marsh Run Cleanup Efforts Stall, Amount Litter Is "Overwhelming"

The run has been subject to litter accumulation due to storm runoff and illegal dumping for years. Trees have fallen into the stream, causing debris to back up.

Van Fisher Editor

White Marsh Run Cleanup Efforts Stall, Amount Litter Is Overwhelming

Van Fisher Editor

Perry Hall Thu. Mar 9 2023

New Restaurant And Arcade Experience Coming To Perry Hall

PB&J’ will be similar in style to a Chuck-E-Cheese featuring food, party rooms, birthday specials, an arcade, and more.

Van Fisher Editor

New Restaurant And Arcade Experience Coming To Perry Hall

Van Fisher Editor

Owings Mills Wed. Mar 8 2023

Social Worker In The Library Program Expands To Western Baltimore County

According to BCPL, the Social Worker in the Library program provided assistance more than 800 times to Baltimore County residents last year.

Van Fisher Editor

Social Worker In The Library Program Expands To Western Baltimore County

Van Fisher Editor

Perry Hall Wed. Mar 8 2023

Baltimore County Detective Released From Hospital: Video

The Baltimore County Police Department released a heartwarming video of the detective’s walk through a line of fellow officers and family members.

Van Fisher Editor

Baltimore County Detective Released From Hospital: Video

Van Fisher Editor

Havre de Grace Wed. Mar 8 2023

Maryland Supreme Court Will Hear Oral Arguments In Jacob Bennett's Case On April 4

The key question in the case is whether or not HCPS classifies as a government agency in relation to section 207 of the county charter.

Van Fisher Editor

Maryland Supreme Court Will Hear Oral Arguments In Jacob Bennett's Case On April 4

Van Fisher Editor

Let patch help your business grow!