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Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

New leadership announced for Baltimore County Board of Education

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education selected Jane Lichter as its chair and Robin Harvey as its vice chair during a meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd. Both officers will serve one-year terms. Lichter, a resident of Pikesville and former educator, was elected to the Board of Education in 2022. She served her first one-year term as Board Chair. Harvey, […]

Celebree School earns coveted IFA Emerging Franchisor Award

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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, […]

Reported firearm prompts lockdown at Nottingham Middle School

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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.

Maryland School Report Card: State sees increase in high-performing schools

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Winter Arts & Crafts Fair returns to Perry Hall High School in December

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Baltimore County Public Library launches Black Friday sale

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

BCPS Art at The Avenue White Marsh 202411

Kenwood High School students install BCPS student artwork at THE AVENUE at White Marsh skating rink