15-year-old Rosedale Center student arrested, charged following commercial burglary

ROSEDALE, MD—A 15-year-old Baltimore County Public Schools student was arrested following a burglary in Rosedale on Wednesday morning. At just before 6:45 a.m. on January 24, 2024, officers responded  to the 6300-block of Kenwood Avenue (21237) for a report of a commercial burglary. The Baltimore County Police Department tells NottinghamMD.com that reviewed the business’ video surveillance to obtain a description […]

Maryland State Board of Education calls for adoption of Science of Reading-based literacy instruction statewide

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Board of Education called for the statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starting with the 2024-25 academic year. Under the State Board resolution (24-01), Dr. Carey Wright, Interim State Superintendent of Schools, will present the board with a comprehensive literacy policy aligned to the Science of Reading […]

Maryland fifth graders invited to submit Arbor Day posters for 2024

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards are inviting all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2024 is: “Trees Are Terrific…in All Shapes and Sizes!” to celebrate the importance of diversity of tree species within a community. All entries must be […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Friday

UPDATE: All BCPS weekend activities have also been cancelled. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD— Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. All BCPS evening activities are cancelled. Harford County Public Schools and offices will also be closed on Friday. All weekend HCPS activities are cancelled. Essential personnel should await […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Delegate Scholarships Now Available

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We are happy to announce the opening of our annual scholarship application! The Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits undergraduate or 6-8 credits graduate per […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Wednesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will open two hours late on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. There will be no morning Prekindergarten classes. Harford County Public Schools will also open two hours late on Wednesday. There will be no morning Pre-K or before school childcare. Essential personnel should await further information from their supervisor. Any […]