Department of Aging offers new online resource for Baltimore County caregivers

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging on Wednesday announced a new resource for caregivers caring for a loved one at home. Trualta, an e-learning platform that provides education, peer support and coaching for caregivers, is now offered free through the Baltimore County Caregiver Support Program. The new-to-Baltimore County platform helps families and informal caregivers manage care at home, using […]

Baltimore County Fire Department to hold Fire Safety for Adults class

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department will hold a Fire Safety for Adults class later this month. The session will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Baltimore County Public Library Loch Raven Branch. Topics will include fire hazards in the home, lithium-ion battery safety, smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, and fire prevention & safety […]

BCPS cancels all Saturday afternoon activities ahead of wintry mix

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are canceling some weekend activities ahead of Saturday’s wintry weather. Due to impending inclement weather, all activities and events that were scheduled to take place after 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, have been canceled. Activities and events scheduled to occur earlier may proceed until 3 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory is in […]

The Arc Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services blast Governor Moore’s State of the State following budget cuts for Marylanders with developmental disabilities

BALTIMORE, MD—Members of Maryland’s developmental disabilities community say they remain deeply disappointed in Governor Wes Moore’s budget decisions that cut $200 million in general funds, resulting in a massive $457 million (state and federal) cut for FY26. This represents a 22% reduction in funding for critical developmental disabilities services and supports for Marylanders with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral […]

Top BCPS high school jazz musicians to gather for annual All-County Jazz Concert

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Music lovers can enjoy a night of exceptional jazz when Baltimore County Public Schools’ top high school jazz musicians and vocalists take the stage for the annual All-County Jazz Concert. The concert will be held Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. at New Town High School, located at 4931 New Town Blvd. in Owings Mills (21117). Admission is […]