Baltimore County offices to close on Friday for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in recognition of Veterans Day. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson LOOP will operate as […]

Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces events, activities for 2023 American Education Week

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s […]

Federal Railroad Administration awards $30 million to replace 110-year-old MARC train tracks on Gunpowder River Bridge

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore applauded this week’s announcement of nearly $7 billion in awards from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration for Maryland projects that will make Amtrak and MARC rail service safer, faster, more reliable and more convenient for passengers. The projects, in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil counties, were selected through the Biden Administration’s […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 6

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 6, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, November 6 – Thursday, November 9 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 10 from approximately 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

BCPS invites public to suggest names for new northeast middle school

UPDATE: The potential names have been narrowed down to two finalists. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting the public to help decide what its newest middle school will be called. Respondents will be asked to complete two surveys. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the […]