BALTIMORE, MD—Celebree School, a leading early childhood education provider, has been awarded the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) first-ever Emerging Franchisor Award. The award recognizes the brand’s rapid and responsible growth since its inception in 1994. The award was presented at the IFA’s annual Emerging Franchisor Conference in Austin, Texas, to Celebree School Founder & CEO Richard Huffman, his wife Dawn, […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Nottingham Middle School was briefly placed on lockdown on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the school in reference to a reported firearm. The school was placed on lockdown and searched. Authorities say no weapon was found.
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released the 2024 Maryland School Report Card on Tuesday, revealing an increase in schools receiving high ratings. The report, which analyzes school performance for the 2023-24 academic year under the Maryland Accountability System, shows that 41% of schools earned either four or five stars, compared to 38% in the previous year. According […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Winter Arts & Crafts Fair will return to Perry Hall High School in December. The 2024 event will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The craft fair will feature over 100 vendors and hundreds of homemade products, including jewelry, pet products, toys, candles, and more. The fundraiser will support the Perry Hall […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is spreading the news—sleep in this Black Friday and enjoy the savings of the library. It’s 100% free sale can be enjoyed 365 days a year. With a library card, families can enjoy books, CDs, DVDs, programs, and more. Customers can come into any of BCPL’s 19 branches and sign up for a library card […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The AVENUE at White Marsh is once again displaying BCPS student artwork around its outdoor skating rink, which is open now through the end of winter. The 12 artworks on display were created by students from across the county in various grade levels. In addition to highlighting BCPS visual arts students, the project reflects the work of career and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $24 million workforce development program that aims to equip residents with skills for in-demand careers in the transportation and construction sectors. The Road to Careers grant program will provide funding to train new workers in transportation construction trades, with a focus on inclusivity and overcoming barriers faced by women and other job […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks honored the staff and older campers from Camp Rock for their heroic actions last August when they helped save someone who needed help in the woods near the Rock Church in Parkville. “While completing outdoor activity rotations at the end of the day, a small group of our oldest campers went hiking in the […]