Governor Hogan honors U.S. Paralympian Becca Meyers, enacts order naming July as Disability Culture and Achievements Month in Maryland [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At an event on Monday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Governor Larry Hogan enacted an executive order declaring that the State of Maryland will annually celebrate July as Disability Culture and Achievements Month. Throughout July, the state will celebrate the societal achievements and cultural contributions of Marylanders with disabilities. […]

Chase Kalisz, BCPS grad, wins first gold medal for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics

HEREFORD, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools graduate has won Team USA’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Chase Kalisz, a Michael Phelps protege, won the men’s 400-meter individual medley at the Tokyo Aquatics Center.  Chase is a Hereford High School graduate and is competing in his second Summer Olympic Games. Phelps called the race for NBC some 50 yards […]