BCPS School Counselors of the Year 2022

Pine Grove Middle School educator named BCPS School Counselor of the Year

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TOWSON, MD—Each year, the Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development recognizes outstanding school counselors for their contributions to students, schools, and the school counseling profession. “Our school counselors are essential to the academic progress and personal development and well-being of our students,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Awards presented by the Baltimore County Association […]

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BCPS Visual Arts Awards 2022

Perry Hall, Parkville educators recognized with state-level awards from the Maryland Art Education Association

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TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools visual arts educators have earned statewide awards from the Maryland Art Education Association. “This impressive statewide recognition is a reflection of the immense talent of our visual arts team,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Our visual arts educators inspire and challenge our students and contribute to their academic and personal growth in […]

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Maryland State Police Challenge Coin

Head of Maryland State Police issues statement after determining origin of controversial ‘challenge coin’

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PIKESVILLE, MD—An investigation into the origin of a controversial challenge coin that included the Maryland State Police shield has led to the identification of the individual responsible, officials announced on Wednesday. The investigation was conducted by the Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Division. The investigation determined that the design and manufacture of the coin were coordinated by a former member […]

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NWS Baltimore Flood Watch 20220608

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area for Wednesday evening, Thursday morning

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and the surrounding areas and will be in effect from 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening through 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. Forecasters say heavy rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Numerous showers and thunderstorms with […]

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Joppa MD Theft Burglary Suspect 20220608

Police seek to identify Joppa burglary suspect

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JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a theft and burglary suspect. Between June 3 and June 4, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office investigated several thefts and a burglary in the Joppa area that are believed to involve the same individual. In each of these incidents, the suspect pictured stole items out of the […]

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Handcuffs Arrested

California man facing federal charges in Maryland for attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice

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GREENBELT, MD—A criminal complaint was filed on Wednesday charging Nicholas John Roske, 26, of Simi Valley, California, for federal charges of attempted murder of a Supreme Court Justice. Roske is expected to have an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt at 3 p.m. on Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan. The criminal complaint was announced by […]

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Crash Accident Ambulance

Baltimore County among jurisdictions to receive more than $81 million in federal funding to support emergency transport services

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), this week announced more than $81 million in funding to Jurisdictional Emergency Medical Services Operational Programs (JEMSOPs). The funding, made available by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offsets costs incurred by eligible emergency medical service (EMS) jurisdictions that delivered […]

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Elderly Old Age Vulnerable Nursing Home

Perry Hall, Parkville senior centers recognized for innovative older adult programming

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TOWSON, MD—The National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers is honoring the outstanding work of senior centers with the 2021 Programs of Excellence Awards. Seven Oaks Senior Center, Ateaze Senior Center, and Parkville Senior Center are three of the 14 programs receiving recognition for innovative, creative, and replicable programs for older adults. The Programs of Excellence winners and […]

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