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Elected officials, Student Support Network assemble packages for students in need [PHOTOS]

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Elected officials joined the Student Support Network in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. by assembling packages for students in need. The Student Support Network distributes food, school supplies, and hygiene products to vulnerable students. Councilman David Marks, Councilman Mike Ertel, County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, Delegate Cathi Forbes, and Board of Education member Christina Pumphrey marked the MLK Day of […]

Baltimore County government offices closed on January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed – and CountyRide will not be operational – on Monday, January 20 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will operate as usual. […]

Baltimore County government offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed – and CountyRide will not operate – on Monday, January 15, 2024 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will operate as […]

Perry Hall, Parkville High School students named 2021 Champions of Courage grand prize winners

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Ava Wehr of Perry Hall High School and Breanna Pompey of Parkville High School were honored as first- and second-place winners, respectively, in the 34th Annual Champions of Courage Black History Month Essay Competition. Wehr received a $200 scholarship, and in her honor, Perry Hall High received a $200 award. Pompey was awarded a $150 scholarship, and Parkville High […]

Perry Hall, Parkville High School students named among “Champions of Courage” essay competition finalists

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Perry Hall High School and Parkville High School students won first and second place. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Five Baltimore County Public Schools students will appear on WBFF-TV FOX 45, WNUV-TV The CW Baltimore, and EBFF MyTV Baltimore saluting their personal heroes this January and February. The students are among the 15 area finalists in the 34th Annual […]

BCPS meal distribution schedule to be affected by Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The usual Monday and Wednesday meal distribution schedule for Baltimore County Public Schools will be altered during the week of January 18 – 22, 2021 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18th. Due to the closure of the school system on Monday, Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute meals next week on Wednesday, January […]

Baltimore County government offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health Department COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, the COVID-19 hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed on Monday, January 18 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will […]

Parkville High School Champions of Courage Winner Trisha Orogo

Parkville High student wins first place in BCPS ‘Champions of Courage’ essay contest

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville High School student has taken top honors in this year’s Baltimore County Public Schools “Champions of Courage” essay contest. Trisha Orogo took first place at an awards ceremony held on Saturday, February 1, at Martin’s West. Four BCPS students were named finalists in the 32nd annual Black History Month essay competition, presented by M&T Bank. The four […]

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