Maryland boards to review Blueprint implementation progress

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) will jointly hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to review the progress of the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The joint session will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 12:30 p.m., after which the State Board will continue its […]

BCPS Curriculum Nights: Learn & engage in Baltimore County schools

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students, parents, caregivers, and stakeholders are invited to participate in the 2024 BCPS Curriculum Nights. The BCPS Curriculum Nights are an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the district’s curriculum and efforts to improve instruction in different subjects areas. These events will provide information on priority areas for the upcoming school year […]

Bestselling author Lisa Scottoline to appear in Towson this weekend

UPDATE: The in-person event has been sold out, however the event will be livestreamed on the Foundation’s Facebook page here. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—A bestselling author will be appearing in Towson this weekend. New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award winner, Lisa Scottoline will appear at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on […]

Police investigating Rosedale assault, two Parkville robberies

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault and two robberies that were reported this month. At around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, an armed suspect robbed someone in the 8600-block of Chestnut Oak Road in Parkville (21234) before fleeing on foot. At just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, a suspect committed a first-degree assault with a weapon […]

BOOM ALERT: Firing test scheduled for Friday at Aberdeen Proving Ground

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has a single test scheduled for Friday. Between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on February 16, there is a single testing event scheduled that will be heard in some off-post locations. Officials say these operations are not hazardous to residents in surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring […]

Registration opens for BCPS fine arts summer enrichment programs

TOWSON, MD—Registration has opened for students interested the summer enrichment opportunities offered by Baltimore County Public Schools. This summer, the school system will offer camps in visual arts, dance, instrumental music, songwriting, and musical theatre. All programs are open to students entering Grades 5-12 in the 2024-2025 school year, except for the visual arts summer program, which will accept students […]