MSDE partners with Baltimore County, Howard County Public Schools in $5.5 million grant to improve outcomes for children with disabilities

BALTIMORE, MD—Committed to improved outcomes for children and youth with disabilities, the Maryland State Department of Education is partnering with two local school systems in a $5.5 million State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Baltimore County Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools will join MSDE’s Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services, […]

Rocky Point, Miami Beach now open for the season in Essex, Bowleys Quarters

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local beaches are now open for the season. The Baltimore County Department of Recreations and Parks has opened Rocky Point and Miami Beach on May 26th. Beach hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Swimming is permitted at own risk when lifeguards are not on duty, within the designated swim areas.  Admission rates apply Memorial […]

Baltimore County conducts enhanced bacterial monitoring, provides update on Back River

TOWSON, MD—In response to recent public health concerns about water quality in sections of Back River, County Executive Johnny Olszewski has directed Baltimore County’s environmental health specialists and natural resource specialists to coordinate enhanced bacterial monitoring of Back River in the areas adjacent to and downstream from Baltimore City’s Back River Wastewater Treatment plant. In addition to routine seasonal sampling […]

Decedent, officers in fatal Essex police-involved identified

UPDATE: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has released its report on this incident. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officers in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on May 4 in Essex. The incident occurred at around 4:30 […]

Police searching for missing Essex 16-year-old

UPDATE: Jasmine has been located. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing 16-year-old from the Essex area. Jasmine Persaud is 5’3” tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen at around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday. Anyone with information on Jasmine Persaud’s whereabouts is asked to contact […]

Fatal, Essex police-involved shooting under investigation

UPDATE: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has released its report on this incident. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday. The incident took place in the 900-block of Boundbrook Way (212210) in Essex on Wednesday […]

Eastern Tech seniors among top 50 competitors in national 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Contest

ESSEX, MD—Eastern Technical High School seniors Ava Mueller and Mia Snyder are among the top 50 competitors in the 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Contest. The public can vote once daily until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 6, to support the students’ entry. The contest grand prize is $50,000 for the winners’ school’s art department. Four runner-up schools will […]