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Governor Moore announces $5 million in grants for first-generation Maryland students

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $5 million grant initiative to support first-generation students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. The grants, administered through the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program, will be used during the 2025-2026 academic year to support community-led programs that assist low-income students in high-poverty school systems. “As we work to prepare the next […]

Maryland casinos generate $170.3 million in gaming revenue during August

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $170,270,670 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2025. The statewide total was down $3,653,847 (-2.1%) compared to August 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during August 2025 totaled $72,752,422, a decrease of $906,021 (-1.2%) compared to August 2024. The August 2025 contributions included $52,406,595 to the Education Trust […]

Finalists announced for 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland State Board of Education on Friday announced seven finalists for the 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year award. The winner will be named at a gala on Sept. 26 in Hunt Valley. The finalists, selected from a group of 24 local school system teachers of the year, represent seven […]

Select Baltimore County Public Library branches restore Sunday hours, announce live music series

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is bringing back Sunday hours at seven of its branches, beginning Sept. 7, the library announced this week. The branches will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays through the weekend before Memorial Day. The locations were chosen based on pre-pandemic usage, space, and access to resources like computers. The seven branches with […]

Perry Hall Elementary to hold outdoor movie night

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall Elementary School PTA will hold an outdoor movie night this month. The event will take place on Friday, September 12, 2025. Grounds will open at 6:45 p.m. and movie will begin shortly after sunset. The event is free and refreshments will be available for purchase. The Kona Ice truck and Pizza Boli’s will also be […]

MSDE announces new income guidelines for free, reduced-price school meals

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has updated its income guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year. The new guidelines, which are in effect through June 30, 2026, are based on federal poverty levels and are updated annually. For a family of four, a child will qualify for free meals if the household’s […]

BCPS elementary school boundary study committee to hold first meeting in Middle River

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to begin a study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The first committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]

Maryland State Board of Education reverses censure of Baltimore County School Board member