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Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

Posted on 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 […]

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Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Friday, wildfire smoke to return

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BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could start with a few thunderstorms in the Baltimore area. The possibility for severe storms returns to the forecast on Friday. The primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail. Additionally, wildfire smoke should increase, mainly within the upper atmosphere. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the day.

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Scam Alert

Baltimore County Police Department warns of cable service phone scam

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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 […]

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Baltimore County to host open house to discuss Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area

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PARKVILLE, MD—Baltimore County is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area. The Baltimore County Department of Planning will hold an open house on Wednesday, June 21, 2023  from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Parkville High School. Residents will be able to weigh in on topics like environment, transportation, housing, economy, quality of life, and […]

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

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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 […]

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Councilman Marks blasts School Board for blocking popular redistricting plan

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday night issued the following statement regarding the Board of Education of Baltimore County’s postponement of the vote on a middle school redistricting plan. “On Tuesday night, the Board of Education postponed a motion offered by Fifth District School Board member Julie Henn that would have finalized a middle school redistricting plan for […]

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Dr. Myriam Yarbrough officially appointed as BCPS Superintendent

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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 […]

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2023 CTE Student Recognition Ceremony BCPS

Career and Technical Education annual ceremony honors 136 outstanding students

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TOWSON, MD—The 49th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony, recently held online, honored 136 seniors from across the county as exemplary students of their fields, and each was named a recipient of the Anthony G. Marchione Award for Excellence. The ceremony, which may be viewed here, began with greetings from BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. It […]

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