TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore Music Educators Wind Symphony will perform a benefit concert in Towson later this month to raise money for Kids Helping Hopkins. The concert is free, open to the public, and will be held on April 27, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. The Baltimore Music Educators Wind Symphony is […]
SYKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are now accepting applications for the fourth annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar. This event offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn more about the State Police as a potential career choice. The three-day program will run from July 12-14, 2024, and will be held at the Maryland State Police Training Academy in Sykesville. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will cosponsor legislation that reforms the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), a statute that governs how development is approved in school districts. The bill is sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka, chair of the County Council. The current APFO has been widely criticized by many community leaders and parents as allowing development in areas where […]
TOWSON, MD—The National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota recently honored two Towson High School representatives. Ray Aoki, a senior at Towson High School, received the Rising Stars Secondary Recognition Program Award for his work with the school’s National Art Honor Society and Teacher Academy of Maryland. He was nominated by his peers and a peer review process […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has proposed a new budget that would fully fund Baltimore County Public Schools, according to a press release. The $2.6 billion plan would also raise the starting salary for educators to $60,000, invest in early childhood education, hire more bus drivers, and expand access to college courses for high school students. The funding would […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $5 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 that provides billions for public education, historic investments in recreation and parks, and continued funding for key priorities that will move Baltimore County forward, including public safety, housing and community development, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Building a better […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,853,985 in contributions to the state from a handle of $536,730,427 during March 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $4.8 million contribution to the state last month was 8.6% less than the $5.3 million total in March 2023. The $536.7 million in […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that improvements will be made in early May to improve pedestrian access at Gunpowder Elementary School. The project involves improvements to pathways that connect Gunpowder Elementary School, including repairs to the existing sidewalk at Lovelock Court. “I would like to thank County Executive’s staff and the Office of Property Management […]