Student stabbed at Nottingham Middle School, juvenile arrested

ROSEDALE, MD—A juvenile has been arrested after a student was stabbed at Nottingham Middle School on Thursday afternoon. Officers are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a physical assault that occurred at around dismissal time at the school, located in the 5200-block of King Avenue (21237). One juvenile sustained non-life threating injuries after being stabbed in the leg during the altercation […]

Loch Raven library branch to close for roof replacement

LOCH RAVEN, MD—Baltimore County Public Library’s Loch Raven Branch will temporarily close for a roof replacement. The branch will be closed Monday, June 2, through Saturday, June 7, 2025. The branch will reopen to customers on Monday, June 9th. While the branch is closed, customers can use the Towson or Parkville-Carney branches. The digital library is also available 24/7. Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge to kick off in Perry Hall

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Reading Challenge, inviting children to “Color Our World” from June 7 to August 30. The program aims to encourage reading and prevent learning loss during the summer break. Children can participate by reading for 10 hours and tracking their progress on the Beanstack app or a printable game […]

Governor Moore announces grants to help address teacher shortage, support displaced federal employees

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to address both the teacher shortage and the influx of displaced federal employees, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced this week that 11 colleges and universities in the state will receive $1 million in grants to support programs that help federal workers transition into teaching careers. The grants, provided through the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Teacher Quality and […]

BCPS summer breakfast, lunch program to begin on June 23

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals every weekday through the Summer Food Service Program beginning Monday, June 23, through Friday, August 15 (with the exception of Friday, July 4). Free meals are available for all children ages 2-18. There are several ways to access free summer meals for eligible children: Organized Program Sites BCPS […]

Dulaney High graduating senior named 2025 Baltimore County Young Woman of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Dulaney High School senior Emily Noonan has been named Baltimore County’s Young Woman of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission for Women. Noonan was honored alongside other awardees at a ceremony on May 22 at the Sheraton Baltimore North in Towson. The annual award recognizes exceptional women in various categories, including “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of […]

BCPS high school seniors honored with Mildred Murray Scholar-Athlete Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Public Schools high school seniors were honored with the 38th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship at a ceremony on May 21 2025. The $10,000 scholarships were presented by the BCPS Office of Athletics to Theodore Brown of Towson High School and Lacey Schleig of Sparrows Point High School. The Mildred Murray scholarships recognize […]

Court blocks Trump’s plan to dismantle Department of Education

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Thursday’s ruling halts the administration’s mass layoffs and orders the reinstatement of employees fired as part of the layoffs. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown of Maryland, who joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in […]