Committee members needed for BCPS central elementary schools boundary process

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are looking for parent and staff volunteers from each of the 19 schools included in the central elementary school boundary process to serve on the project’s study committee. Two BCPS parents and one staff committee member per school are needed to represent Carroll Manor, Cromwell Valley Regional Magnet, Halstead Academy, Hampton, Jacksonville, Lutherville Laboratory, […]

BCPS to host teacher job fairs for positions across the county

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the nation’s 22nd largest school system and the third largest in Maryland, will be  hosting two job fairs to recruit teachers for various positions in schools across the county. The new starting salary for BCPS teachers begins at $58,500. In addition, a $4,000 signing bonus is available for those who make a three-year commitment to […]

Baltimore County to hold virtual public meeting to discuss plans for park at Perry Hall farm

PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. […]

The Education Foundation of BCPS launches 2023 Tools for School campaign

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., is asking the community to assist in ensuring that BCPS students have the school supplies they need for the new school year. “Supporting the Tools for School campaign is a tangible way for community members to help us get the school year off to a positive start,” said BCPS Superintendent […]

Two sessions set for public to comment on impacts of BGE’s proposed rate increase

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two initial virtual public comment hearings on the multi-year rate plan filed in February by Baltimore Gas and Electric. Utility customers and other interested parties are invited to take part in the hearings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The Commission will schedule […]

Baltimore County 2023 Summer Restaurant Week details announced

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Tuesday announced that the tastiest week of the season will return: Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week 2023 will be held from July 28 through August 6. During Baltimore County’s 2023 Summer Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at more than 40 participating establishments. “Restaurant Week is a time-honored Baltimore County tradition and […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of July 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime testing scheduled for Monday, July 24 – Friday, 28, 2023 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day, with nighttime testing scheduled for July 25-26 until 11 p.m. Training is scheduled during that time will end at 2 […]