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Eight BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2024 legislative session

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TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Ivana Awuah, Catonsville High School Yeily Benitez, Kenwood High School Nikolai Brodie, Overlea High School Khumari Burgess, Towson High School Claire Cabral, Hereford High School Xin Yue Lu, Dulaney High School Anya […]

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Maryland casinos generate $157.7 million in gaming revenue during November

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,718,494 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2023, down $5,652,970 (-3.5%) compared to November 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in November 2023 totaled $66,150,282, a decrease of $1,561,142 (-2.3%) compared to November 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in November 2023 totaled $47,727,562, a decrease of […]

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Tiara Booker-Dwyer selected as Chair of Board of Education of Baltimore County, Christina Pumphrey selected as Vice Chair

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TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, December 5, Tiara Booker-Dwyer was selected to serve as chair of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, while Christina Pumphrey was selected as vice president. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Owings Mills, Booker-Dwyer (Member At-Large) was appointed to the Board of Education in April 2023 by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. She […]

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CCBC Winter Bazaar

CCBC to hold series of Winter Bazaars at various locations

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County is inviting residents to start their holiday shopping at one of its upcoming Winter Bazaars. The CCBC Winter Bazaars are free and open to the public, featuring a wide variety of holiday items and gift ideas. Local vendors will be on-site with handmade crafts, artwork, jewelry, and more. CCBC Dundalk: Dec. 4, 2023, […]

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Dramatic video emerges of lockdown at Kenwood High School [VIDEO]

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ESSEX, MD—Dramatic video has emerged from the lockdown situation at Kenwood High School earlier this morning. Authorities said the school was placed on lockdown on Friday morning while a police investigation was under way.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also placed on lockout status as a precaution. Video circulating online shows students running from the building as apparent […]

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Kenwood High School placed on lockdown status

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UPDATE 2: Dramatic video from the scene has emerged online. UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also briefly placed on lockout status as a precaution. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A local high school is on lockdown status, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. At around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, Kenwood […]

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BCPS officials announce passing of former superintendent Dr. Bob Dubel

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced the passing of former superintendent Dr. Bob Dubel. Dr. Dubel led Baltimore County Public Schools from 1976-1992. Board of Education Chair Jane Lichter and BCPS superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Dubel. “Baltimore County has lost an educational giant. Dr. Bob Dubel was associated […]

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BCPS celebrates 2023 fall athletics state champions, runners-up

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2023 fall season. “Please join me in celebrating this outstanding group of Baltimore County student athletes,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough). “I would also like to take a moment to thank their coaches, athletic trainers, physical […]

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