Dr. Myriam Rogers Yarbrough

BCPS Superintendent Rogers recommends $2.58 billion operating budget for FY 2025 [VIDEO]

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) presented a $2.58 billion operating budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 during the January 9 meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The budget reflects the work of the school system to fast forward student achievement. Dr. Rogers’ budget recommendation represents a modest $42.3 million increase (2.2 percent) […]

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The Town Fair 2024 date announced, vendor applications open for annual Perry Hall festival

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—An annual tradition will return to Perry Hall this summer, and the date has been set. The Town Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  Organizers promise “new surprises and new things to do” this year. Vendor applications are now open and those interested can apply online here. The Town Fair has been […]

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Maryland Emergency Operation Center Level Enhanced

Forecasters warn of hazardous weather conditions in Baltimore area on Tuesday evening, State Activation Level raised to ‘ENHANCED’

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says weather conditions will deteriorate as a strong frontal system approaches on Tuesday afternoon, then passes through the greater Baltimore/Washington region Tuesday evening. This will result high winds capable of downing trees and powerlines, tidal flooding, and the potential for flooding of small streams and creeks. This will create hazardous travel conditions late Tuesday afternoon […]

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Virtual public hearing set for BCPS FY 2025 operating budget

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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 2025 operating budget. The public hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools to close 3 hours early on Tuesday

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TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will dismiss three hours early on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no P.M. Pre-K. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday will move to a virtual format and can be viewed […]

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Maryland State Board of Education to host virtual town halls on State Superintendent search

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education will host a series of virtual town halls to obtain feedback from families, educators, administrators and community members on the State Superintendent of Schools selection process. The town halls will be conducted by executive search firm Hazard, Young and Attea (HYA) via Zoom on the following dates: Tuesday, January 16 – 9 a.m. […]

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BCPS cancels all after-school events, activities for Tuesday

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UPDATE: BCPS officials now say all schools and offices will close three hours early on Tuesday. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to expected severe weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools after-school activities, athletic games, and practices will be cancelled on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 will move […]

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The Wizard of Oz 85 Years

‘The Wizard of Oz’ to return to AMC Theatres in White Marsh for 85th anniversary

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WHITE MARSH, MD—”The Wizard of Oz” is set to return to theaters to commemorate its 85th anniversary. The landmark film is coming to theaters across the country from January 28 through January 31, 2024. “In this classic musical fantasy, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy Gale, a young Kansas farm girl who dreams of a land ‘somewhere over the rainbow.’ Dorothy’s […]

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