UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools will be open and operating on normal schedule on Friday.

Original story below…

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TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County government offices, as well as District and Circuit Courts and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, June 18, in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

This week, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday.

Baltimore County Department of Health COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and the county’s COVID-19 hotline will remain open as scheduled.

Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual.

Trash and recyclables will be collected according to the normal schedule. County trash and recycling drop-off facilities will be open.

Residents can visit https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/solidwaste for more information about recycling and trash collection, including schedules and drop-off center locations and hours. Residents may also call the Bureau of Solid Waste Management at 410-887-2000.

Residents can view Baltimore County’s Holiday Closing Calendar here.

Statewide Juneteenth closures can be found here.