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Baltimore County School Bus Cam Close Call 202410

Over 5,500 warnings issued to drivers illegally passing school buses in Baltimore County, close call caught on video

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s new school bus camera safety program is already proving to be fruitful. As of this week, police say over 5,500 warnings have been issued to drivers illegally passing school buses in Baltimore County. Motorists caught passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing can expect to receive a $250 citation beginning November 4, 2024. “Keeping […]

BCPS Online Learning Program opens for 2025-2026 applications

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ Online Learning Program will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year on November 8 at 1 p.m., officials said on Friday. The program offers full-time online instruction for students in grades 4-12 and is open to any student eligible to attend a Baltimore County public school. Classes are taught by certified BCPS teachers from […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns residents of recent spoofing scams

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is issuing a warning to residents following a reported increase in scammers posing as police officers and demanding money and personal information over the phone. These scammers are part of a regional trend, according to the department. The Baltimore County Police Department emphasizes that they never solicit funds, bank details, or social security numbers […]

Maryland ranks 2nd among most tech-addicted U.S. states, study

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study conducted by ZeroBounce analyzed data across U.S. states using key metrics such as the percentage of homes with smart devices, internet users per square mile, tech-related search queries, and average screen time to explore the top tech-addicted U.S. states. The research provides a ranking based on a composite score that reflects each state’s overall tech adoption […]

Baltimore County woman sentenced to 18 years for power grid plot

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County woman received 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy to damage or destroy electrical facilities in Maryland. On September 25, 2024, Senior United States District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Sarah Beth Clendaniel, of Catonsville, to 18 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for conspiring to damage […]

Maryland to offer free AI courses to state employees

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) this week announced that it is offering free AI courses and workshops to state employees. This is part of an effort to make the technology more accessible and responsible for the public sector. The State of Maryland’s educational AI resources are made possible through its partnership with InnovateUS, a non-profit organization dedicated […]

AGs call for social media law to protect youth mental health

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—As growing evidence suggests that social media platforms can exacerbate mental health issues among young people, a coalition of 43 attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, is calling on Congress to pass a law to protect them. In a letter to Congress (PDF), the attorneys general cite research linking young people’s use of social media platforms […]

BCPS athletic events to utilize OpenGate security screening

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced enhanced security measures for all athletic events during the coming school year. BCPS will utilize the OpenGate security system at all athletic events going forward. The OpenGate system is designed to enhance current security measures and provide an additional layer of protection for all attendees. The OpenGate system is a touchless security […]

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