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Former BCPS employee arrested following reports of inappropriate relationship with student

Posted on July 3, 2025 by News Desk

OVERLEA, MD—A former Baltimore County Public Schools employee has been arrested on sex offense charges. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 30-year-old Donovan Michaud following reports that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at Overlea High School in Baltimore County. Michaud, who was a building service worker at the school, has been […]

CEO of Celebree School wins Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Richard Huffman, CEO of Celebree School, a prominent early childhood education provider, has been named a winner of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). The prestigious award recognizes ambitious entrepreneurs who are transforming industries, impacting communities, and creating long-term value. Huffman was selected by an independent judging panel that evaluated […]

Committee members needed for BCPS southeast elementary school boundary study

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking three volunteers each – two parents and one staff member – from Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to serve on a boundary study committee. The purpose of the study is to maximize the use of available space and balance enrollment among Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools. Those […]

Mahmoud v. Taylor: SCOTUS says school policy barring opt-outs for LGBTQ books violates religious rights, Maryland officials respond

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Supreme Court on Friday sided with a group of religious parents seeking to exempt their elementary school children from classroom engagement with LGBTQ-themed books, marking another significant legal victory for religious interests at the nation’s highest court. In a decision that further blurs the traditional separation between secular education and religious belief, the court ruled that a suburban […]

NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Visibility 20250626

NASA Wallops rocket launch to be visible in Mid-Atlantic [VIDEO]

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WALLOPS ISLAND, VA—A sounding rocket carrying dozens of student and faculty experiments is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, marking the annual “RockOn” student flight mission. The Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket is set for a launch window between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. EDT, from Thursday, June 26, through Sunday, June 29, 2025. For those in […]

Maryland is 2025’s 8th most patriotic state in America, WalletHub study

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the Fourth of July approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Most Patriotic States in America. To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism. Our data set ranges from the state’s military enlistees and veterans to the share of […]

BCPS gym teacher arrested on assault charges after inappropriately touching students

Posted on June 19, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—A gym teacher at Northwest Academy in Baltimore County has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of second-degree assault after reports of inappropriately touching students, the Baltimore County Police Department announced Wednesday. Jordan Adams, 28, was taken into custody by detectives on June 18, 2025. He is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Authorities […]

Perry Hall High School welcomes new marching band director

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall High School has announced the appointment of alumnus Frank Gorecki III as its new marching band director for the 2025-26 season. Gorecki, a 1996 graduate of Perry Hall High School and a former “Marching Gator,” will take the helm of the school’s marching band program. The school expressed its excitement about his return, noting his enthusiasm […]

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