Baltimore County Fire Department recognizes BCPS Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Fire Chief Joanne R. Rund on Tuesday night recognized the winners of the 2020 BCPS Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. The 24 winners and “honorable mention” participants are third-grade students from Baltimore County Public Schools. The poster contest is held each fall and asks elementary students to illustrate the year’s National Fire Prevention Week theme. The 2020 […]

PHWMBA 2020 ‘Light up the Night,’ scavenger hunt winners announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The results are in! The Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association this weekend announced the winners for this year’s “Light up the Night” contest as well as this year’s holiday scavenger hunt winners. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT RESIDENTIAL: Best Lights: Tammy Birmingham Most Lights: Brian Brown People’s choice: Doug Black COMMERCIAL: Most Festive: Lisa Geiger, The Avenue Most original: Erin […]

Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association announces Christmas Scavenger Hunt

PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association has announced a fun new holiday activity for residents, families, and for local businesses. Their new Christmas Scavenger Hunt encourages residents to visit local businesses in order to find various items and take a picture of/with them. So how do you play?  Participants will need to download the gameboard & clues, which […]

Nottingham martial arts instructor in running for national award

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Ninety-one martial arts instructors, representing 29 states, are vying for the title of 2020 Greatmats National Striking Martial Arts Instructor of the Year. The award is part of Greatmats’ 6th Annual National Award Series, which honors instructors, coaches and trainers who have made a positive impact on their clients and communities. Voting to determine this year’s finalists will take […]

Autobahn Indoor Speedway to hold ‘Scary Clown Chase’ this weekend

WHITE MARSH, MD—Care to get your adrenaline pumping this Halloween weekend? Autobahn Indoor Speedway will be holding a “Scary Clown Chase” event all weekend long. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Thursday (10/29), Friday (10/30), and Saturday (10/31). Every hour on the hour, racers who can avoid getting caught or passed by the chaser will […]

PHWMBA announces ‘Light up the Night’ holiday contest

UPDATE: This year’s winners have been announced. Original story below… ——— PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association has announced a fun new contest just in time for the holidays. Residents and businesses can sign up for the “Light up the Night” holiday lights contest for a chance to win fabulous gifts and prizes. From the official announcement: “Sign […]

Perry Hall High, Eastern Tech students excel at 2020 Superhero Science Fairs

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students demonstrated their science superpowers at the school system’s 2020 Superhero Science Fairs, held on Feb. 29 at Dulaney High School. The school was the site of the 32nd annual Physics Olympics and 7th annual Chemathon for high school students and a STEM Fair for middle school students. Hereford High’s Team #2 earned first place […]

Parkville High student wins first place in BCPS ‘Champions of Courage’ essay contest

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville High School student has taken top honors in this year’s Baltimore County Public Schools “Champions of Courage” essay contest. Trisha Orogo took first place at an awards ceremony held on Saturday, February 1, at Martin’s West. Four BCPS students were named finalists in the 32nd annual Black History Month essay competition, presented by M&T Bank. The four […]