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Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces 2024 BIG Give campaign, partnership with local breweries

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is hosting its annual BIG Give campaign from May 1 through June 30, 2024, soliciting donations to support vital library programs and services. One hundred percent of funds donated will go directly toward the causes, eliminating salaries, overhead, and other fancy fundraising event expenses. The funds raised will help the library improve […]

Maryland State Board of Education appoints Dr. Carey Wright as next State Superintendent of Schools

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously on April 24 to appoint Dr. Carey Wright as the State Superintendent of Schools for the next four years. Wright was selected from a field of candidates that was narrowed down following a nationwide search process. “Our search yielded a candidate who brings decades of service as a teacher and systems […]

Baltimore-based home improvement contractor ordered to pay $1 million after failing to perform work

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that the Consumer Protection Division has entered a Final Order (PDF) against a Baltimore-based home improvement contractor, Bryan O. Jones, and his company, BOJ & Sons Construction, to pay restitution to consumers and civil penalties and costs of more than $1 million. BOJ & Sons took large deposits from at least […]

Hazmat crews responding after truck overturns in Fallston crash

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving an overturned truck in the Fallston area. The crash was reported at just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of Reckord Road and Wilgis Road. The overturned truck is leaking fuel and hazmat crews are responding. Both Reckord Road and Wilgis Road have been shut down. No injuries […]

Two BCPS high school students named semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Education has named two Baltimore County Public Schools high school students as semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts, or in career and technical education. Up to 161 students are selected annually, and […]

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Maryland launches two new relief programs to aid businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of two additional economic relief programs to assist businesses impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program provides grants to businesses that have experienced a loss of revenue or increased costs due to the disruption of their shipments at the Port of Baltimore. […]

Maryland’s striped bass emergency closure now in effect through mid-May

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the state’s striped bass emergency closure is now in effect and will remain in effect through May 15, 2024. This closure, which began on April 1, targets large migratory striped bass and is enacted to protect the species’ populations following several years of below average spawning success. The emergency […]

White Marsh Precinct police officer named Rookie of the Year by Baltimore County Police Foundation [VIDEO]

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—A police officer stationed in White Marsh has been named Rookie of the Year. The Baltimore County Police Foundation has named OFC Antoine M. Ferrell as its 2024 Rookie of the Year. The Baltimore County Police Foundation Awards Program was established in 1980 to recognize members of the Baltimore County Police Department for outstanding performance and to strengthen […]

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