Baltimore County to host webinar this week to support displaced workers

TOWSON, MD—As the COVID-19 pandemic has left tens of thousands across Maryland facing job loss or other income insecurity, Baltimore County will host a free webinar this week that will convene expert panelists to provide timely information and give an overview of how to access support resources and employment opportunities. This is the second session of County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s […]

Olszewski announces major COVID-19 economic relief efforts for small businesses, artists, musicians

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a series of economic relief efforts to support small businesses and individuals impacted by the severe financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: Baltimore County announces $10 million in new grant funding for small businesses County offers $100,000 in grants to assist professional artists, musicians and performers CCBC to launch online contact […]

County Executive Johnny Olszewski delivers FY2021 budget message [VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT]

TOWSON, MD—Amid the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday submitted to the County Council a $3.9 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 that prioritizes commitments to providing quality education, neighborhoods safety, and supporting the county’s workforce to ensure residents can continue to receive essential government services. The proposed budget for FY21 reflects an approximate […]

Olszewski: Gatherings of over 50 people prohibited, evictions suspended, water shutoffs halted

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a series of new efforts to further expand Baltimore County’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote social distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Large Gatherings of Over 50 People Prohibited In accordance with the CDC’s new interim guidelines, County Executive Olszewski issued an executive […]

CCBC cancels classes, games due to coronavirus concerns

ESSEX, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County has announced several cancellations and postponements due to coronavirus concerns. CCBC announced on Thursday that all classes would be cancelled from March 16 – 22 and would resume remotely via alternative teaching methods starting Monday, March 23, 2020. Online classes will continue to be held as scheduled. CCBC remains open and services are […]

BCPS and CCBC partner to host 2020 College Fair in Essex, Catonsville

ESSEX, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County, in co-sponsorship with Baltimore County Public Schools, will be hosting College Fair 2020 at CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Essex during the month of March. Representatives from more than 100 universities, colleges, proprietary, and military schools will be available to speak with students and parents. Parking and admission for this event are free. High […]

CCBC to hold emergency preparedness drills in February

ESSEX, MD—As students return for classes, the Community College of Baltimore County will be conducting 10 emergency drills throughout CCBC campus locations in mid-February: Tuesday, February 18 CCBC Essex (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Randallstown (one drill: day) Wednesday, February 19 CCBC Catonsville (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Owings Mills (two drills: day and evening) Thursday, February 20 […]

CCBC, Johns Hopkins University receive $3.88 million grant

ESSEX, MD—The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a combined $3.88 million to the Community College of Baltimore County and to Johns Hopkins University to support collaborations between the two institutions on humanities curriculum and pedagogy. The grant money will be used to continue the Humanities for All initiative, which was started in 2017 with an original Mellon Foundation grant […]