Dr. Myriam Rogers Yarbrough

BCPS Superintendent Rogers recommends $2.58 billion operating budget for FY 2025 [VIDEO]

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) presented a $2.58 billion operating budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 during the January 9 meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The budget reflects the work of the school system to fast forward student achievement. Dr. Rogers’ budget recommendation represents a modest $42.3 million increase (2.2 percent) […]

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Armed robbery reported in Parkville, suspect arrested following Rosedale burglary

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and four burglaries that were reported over the past week. At just before 3 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, a suspect broke into a location in the 1500-block of Weyburn Road in Rosedale (21237). The suspect was arrested. At just before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, January 5, a suspect with a weapon threated […]

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Maryland Emergency Operation Center Level Enhanced

Forecasters warn of hazardous weather conditions in Baltimore area on Tuesday evening, State Activation Level raised to ‘ENHANCED’

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says weather conditions will deteriorate as a strong frontal system approaches on Tuesday afternoon, then passes through the greater Baltimore/Washington region Tuesday evening. This will result high winds capable of downing trees and powerlines, tidal flooding, and the potential for flooding of small streams and creeks. This will create hazardous travel conditions late Tuesday afternoon […]

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Virtual public hearing set for BCPS FY 2025 operating budget

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a virtual public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2025 operating budget. The public hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will […]

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Kathy Szeliga Ryan Nawrocki

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 3

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The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools BCPS

Baltimore County Public Schools to close 3 hours early on Tuesday

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will dismiss three hours early on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no P.M. Pre-K. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday will move to a virtual format and can be viewed […]

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Maryland State Board of Education to host virtual town halls on State Superintendent search

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education will host a series of virtual town halls to obtain feedback from families, educators, administrators and community members on the State Superintendent of Schools selection process. The town halls will be conducted by executive search firm Hazard, Young and Attea (HYA) via Zoom on the following dates: Tuesday, January 16 – 9 a.m. […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools BCPS

BCPS cancels all after-school events, activities for Tuesday

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: BCPS officials now say all schools and offices will close three hours early on Tuesday. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to expected severe weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools after-school activities, athletic games, and practices will be cancelled on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 will move […]

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