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Ahead of legalization, police warn motorists of risks of cannabis-impaired driving

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland on July 1, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding area motorists to know their limits and be aware of the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving. Cannabis and marijuana consumption can impair driving, negatively impacting reaction time, motor coordination, and attention. Duration of cannabis intoxication/impairment can vary widely and […]

Police searching for missing Essex teen

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Engelun Marquez-Cruz, 14, is 4’9” tall. She was last seen in the Essex area wearing unknown clothing. Anyone with information on Engelun Marquez-Cruz’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.

Majority of Baltimore County Council urges Board of Education to vote on redistricting plan

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Friday, a majority of the Baltimore County Council urged the Board of Education to move forward with a vote on the recommended redistricting plan. The aforementioned majority includes every member of the area affected by the middle school redistricting process. Council members David Marks, Wade Kach, Mike Ertel, and Todd Crandell signed a letter urging the Board take […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of cable service phone scam

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Police say residents in parts of Baltimore County have reported receiving scam calls about their cable service. The caller urges the resident to purchase several Target gift cards worth hundreds of dollars each in exchange for savings on their cable bill. The resident is then told to call back the cable representative to provide the codes found on the […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County Board of Education stalls middle school redistricting

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We have been closely following the Northeast and Central Middle School Redistricting process over the past months. This contentious decision will impact the lives 30,000+ students potentially attending 10 schools. Former superintendent Darryl Williams initiated the boundary study in spring 2022 to alleviate overcrowding and determine who […]

Dr. Myriam Yarbrough officially appointed as BCPS Superintendent

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County officially appointed Dr. Myriam Yarbrough as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools and approved her employment contract on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Dr. Yarbrough, who has been serving as BCPS deputy superintendent since 2021, will begin her tenure on July 1, 2023. She succeeds Dr. Darryl Williams, who has served as BCPS […]

2023 CTE Student Recognition Ceremony BCPS

Career and Technical Education annual ceremony honors 136 outstanding students