University of Maryland Childrens Hospital

Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program expands eligibility for early intervention services

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BALTIMORE, MD—More infants in Maryland will qualify for crucial early intervention services under an expansion of the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program (MITP) announced Wednesday by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program, which provides free support to families with children with developmental delays or disabilities, will now include infants weighing less than 3.5 pounds. The expansion, informed […]

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Nottingham Middle School

Baltimore County Board of Education approves $2.98 billion budget for FY 2026 [VIDEO]

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education has approved a $2.98 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026, aiming to bolster student achievement and maintain system progress. The budget, passed on February 25, represents a $126.4 million increase over the previous year’s general fund budget. According to Board Chair Jane Lichter, the budget prioritizes students and schools while acknowledging the […]

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Winter Weather Advisory issued for Saturday in Baltimore area as wintry mix returns

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UPDATE: The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to include all of Baltimore County and Baltimore City. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The next round of wintry precipitation is approaching Maryland, and the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory. The advisory covers northern Baltimore County and will be in effect from noon on Saturday, February 8, 2025 […]

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Johnny Olszewski Loch Raven Overlook Announcement 20241219

Olszewski provides additional details on Loch Raven Overlook affordable housing project

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TOWSON, MD—A new 122-unit apartment complex in Towson is expected to make a significant dent in Baltimore County’s goal of adding 1,000 affordable rental units by 2027, Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski announced on Thursday. Loch Raven Overlook, slated to replace the Days Inn at 8712 Loch Raven Blvd., will contribute 115 units toward that goal. The project is the largest […]

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Hannah Mitchell PHHS

Perry Hall High School student honored by Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities recently announced Maria Powers, a paraeducator at Franklin High School, as its 2024 Educator of the Year. Perry Hall High School sophomore Hannah Mitchell was named the 2024 Student of the Year. Powers has worked in Franklin High’s Functional Academic Learning Support (FALS) program for five years. The program assists students in developing […]

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Baltimore County Department of Aging

County Executive Olszewski nominates Heang Tan as Department of Aging Director

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced Heang Tan as his nominee for the next director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging. If confirmed, Tan will be the first Asian American woman to lead a Baltimore County department. Tan’s 20 years of public service experience includes being deputy health commissioner for aging and care services at the Baltimore […]

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Gas prices fall for fourth straight week

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BALTIMORE, MD—For the fourth week in a row the national average price of gasoline dropped, falling 6.2 cents to $3.30 per gallon, according to data released on Monday by GasBuddy. The national average is now 20.7 cents per gallon lower than last month and 49.2 cents per gallon less than a year ago. “It seems fitting that, in the run-up […]

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