BCPS to host virtual recruitment event on March 2

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold a virtual recruitment event next week. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 4 – 6 p.m. Baltimore County Public Schools is nationally recognized for its academics and innovation and offers a strong benefits program and comprehensive support for teachers new to the school system. Those interested in attending […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold community hiring event on Saturday

DUNDALK, MD—On Saturday, February 26, 2022, the Baltimore County Police Department will be hosting a Community Hiring Event in recognition of Black History Month. The event will be held 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 2/26 at Sollers Point Multipurpose Center. On-site written tests will be administered as well as agility tests. Organizers say this event provides community members the […]

Bengies Drive-In Theatre faces blowback after posting ‘outdated’ conditions of employment

UPDATE: Bengies has responded to the recent criticism and announced an upcoming change in ownership – details here. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A famous drive-in located in Middle River got a little more famous this week, although perhaps not for the reasons they would like. It seems Bengie’s Drive-In Theatre is hiring, and some residents took exception to […]

State of Maryland announces request for proposals for collaborative workforce solutions to address homelessness

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the Maryland Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), announced that it is now accepting proposals to help organizations develop and implement innovative strategies that integrate workforce and housing resources to support job seekers experiencing homelessness or in need of eviction prevention. Proposals will be due on June 17, 2022, and […]

Maryland gained 4,700 jobs, unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in December

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 4,700 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.0 percent in December. This marks the lowest unemployment rate since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maryland has regained 324,600 total jobs with 304,300 gained […]

Baltimore County hiring school crossing guards

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is hiring men and women to serve as school crossing guards. Anyone who has been considering ways to become more involved in the community while getting paid to do so should consider applying. Parents, grandparents, college students, or anyone who wants to help ensure the safety of children to and from school are welcome […]

Governor Hogan announces $4.6 billion tax relief package for Maryland families, small businesses, retirees [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon announced the largest tax relief package in state history to deliver more than $4.6 billion in relief for Maryland families, small businesses, and retirees. “Next to our health recovery from the worst pandemic in more than a century, nothing is more important than our continued economic recovery,” said Governor Hogan. “With all of […]

Maryland gained 8,400 jobs, unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent in November

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 8,400 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.4% in November. This is the lowest unemployment rate since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, Maryland added jobs more than twice as quickly […]