Police: 16,540 citations issued under new Baltimore County school bus safety program [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department says that thousands of citations have been issued to local drivers illegally passing school buses in recent months. A new school bus camera program went into effect last last year and citations began being issued on November 4, 2024.  On Wednesday, police said that 16,540 citations had been issued under the new initiative. The […]

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 […]

BCPS dance students to perform at annual showcase at CCBC Essex

UPDATE: The performance scheduled for Thursday, February 6 has been moved to Thursday, February 13, 2025. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—Dance students from Baltimore County Public Schools will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the annual 2025 BCPS Student Choreography Showcase. The event will take place on February 6-7 at the CCBC Essex Romadka Center, located at 7201 […]

BCPS schools, offices experiencing internet outages

UPDATE: Officials say connectivity has been restored. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—An internet outage is currently affecting Baltimore County Public Schools. On Friday morning, officials said that BCPS schools and offices were experiencing internet connection issues. “The issue is originating outside of the BCPS network and we are working with our internet provider to resolve,” BCPS said on X. “We […]

Governor Moore discusses education reform in Baltimore County

REISTERSTOWN, MD—Reisterstown Elementary School served as the backdrop for a roundtable discussion on education reform and teacher recruitment with Governor Wes Moore, early-career educators, and local school officials on January 30, 2025. The event focused on the Moore-Miller administration’s strategies to improve classroom outcomes and attract and retain teachers. A key component of the discussion was the Excellence in Maryland […]

Man who used AI to impersonate BCPS principal arrested on child pornography charges

BALTIMORE, MD—The man who used artificial intelligence to fake the voice of Pikesville High School’s principal in a racist tirade last year has been arrested on child pornography charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has filed a federal criminal complaint charging Dazhon Darien, 32, of Baltimore, with sexual exploitation of a child and receiving child sexual […]

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

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather related delays for Wednesday. Due to forecasted temperatures, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 22, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K classes. Offices will open on time as scheduled. Harford County Public Schools, including Swan Creek and offices, will also […]