BCPS announces 2024 American Education Week events, activities

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2024 from Monday, November 18, through Friday, November 22, with countywide and school-based activities. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s classrooms and/or attend special events. Activities planned by schools across the county include math and reading nights, book […]

Nominations sought for Fifth District Citizens of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district (PDF), and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on projects to […]

FALL BACK: Acting State Fire Marshal reminds Marylanders to ‘Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarms’

BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of Daylight Saving Time (DST) ending on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray urges Marylanders to “Change Your Clock – Check Your Smoke Alarms.” Recognizing that working smoke alarms and CO detectors double a family’s chance of surviving a home fire and unsafe carbon monoxide levels, Mowbray says the beginning and end of […]

‘Cocktails & Candy Canes’ holiday pop-up set to return to Lib’s Grill

PERRY HALL, MD—A festive, holiday pop-up experience will be returning to Perry Hall this holiday season. “Cocktails & Candy Canes” will soon be returning to Lib’s Grill. Lib’s Grill will be converting all three locations (Maple Lawn, Perry Hall, and Bel Air) into the holiday pop-up known as “Cocktails & Candy Canes” beginning on Tuesday, November 19th. The experience will […]

Ebenezer Road to be closed on Thursday afternoon for PHHS Homecoming Parade

PERRY HALL, MD—Fall has arrived, and with it comes homecoming season. Ebenezer Road will be closed on Thursday afternoon, October 31, for the Perry Hall High School Homecoming Parade. The closure will impact Ebenezer Road from the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center east to the high school. Motorists should use alternative routes and plan accordingly. See graphic below for additional […]

County Executive Olszewski, Department of Aging release final Age-Friendly Baltimore County report

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Aging on Wednesday  announced the release of a report detailing the actions taken to make the County an Age-Friendly Community that reflects the growing older adult population and prioritizes their care and quality of life. The Age-Friendly Baltimore County report (PDF) highlights Baltimore County’s strategic efforts from 2021 through 2024 […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Towson Chick-fil-A, to open on Tuesday

TOWSON, MD—The ribbon has been cut at Baltimore County’s newest Chick-fil-A. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday morning at the new restaurant located at 1265 E. Joppa Road in eastern Towson. This new location, owned by Natalie Martz, former owner of the Chick-fil-A at Towson Town Center, will be partnering with local organizations such as “A Can-Can make a […]