BALTIMORE, MD—A former Gilman teacher will be spending more than three decades behind bars. This week, U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Christopher Kenji Bendann, 40, of Baltimore, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. After a three-day trial, on August 28, 2024, a federal jury found the defendant guilty of five counts of sexual […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather related delays for Wednesday. Due to forecasted temperatures, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 22, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K classes. Offices will open on time as scheduled. Harford County Public Schools, including Swan Creek and offices, will also […]
UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools are now CLOSED on Tuesday. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather related delays for Tuesday. Due to forecasted temperatures, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 21, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K classes. Offices will open on […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County schools turned blue on Thursday, Jan. 9, for Team BCPS Day 2025. Students, staff and community members showed their support for the school system by wearing blue and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #BCPSblue. The annual event, held on the second Thursday of January, celebrates the achievements and spirit of Baltimore County Public Schools. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As another round of wintry weather approaches the Baltimore area, local schools are announcing the cancellation of some activities. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Thursday, January 16, 2025. In Harford County, second shift custodians are to report as scheduled. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has released the Moore-Miller administration’s $67.3 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The plan focuses on four key areas: growing the economy, strengthening Maryland’s workforce, modernizing government, and fixing the state’s tax system. The proposal accomplishes these goals without raising sales or property taxes, while increasing taxes and fees elsewhere. “We are guided by […]
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 2026 operating budget. The hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will close […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education member Julie Henn on Tuesday provided an update on the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School in Carney. The middle school project is now 97 percent complete, and almost all furnishings have been obtained. Baltimore County Public Schools is now working with the Fire Marshal’s office to complete […]