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Baltimore County Public Schools announces events, activities for 2023 American Education Week

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s […]

Maryland casinos generate $159.8 million in gaming revenue during October

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,811,765 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2023, down $53,110,257 (-24.9%) compared to October 2022, when the casinos set a single-month revenue record on the strength of unusually high volume. Casino gaming contributions to the state in October 2023 totaled $67,255,071, a decrease of $12,709,668 (-15.9%) compared to October […]

BCPS invites public to suggest names for new northeast middle school

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The potential names have been narrowed down to two finalists. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting the public to help decide what its newest middle school will be called. Respondents will be asked to complete two surveys. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the […]

Loaded gun recovered after non-student enters Golden Ring Middle School

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: An adult has been charged in connection with this incident. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police say a loaded gun was recovered after a non-student entered Golden Ring Middle School on Wednesday afternoon. At just after 2:15 p.m. on November 1, a school resource officer was notified that a youth had entered the school and failed to report to […]

Vincent Farm Elementary School to hold holiday pop-up shop

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Ready to get a jump start on your holiday shopping? Vincent Farm Elementary School will be holding a holiday pop-up shop 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The event will feature over 30 vendors in the cafeteria of Vincent Farm Elementary. Vincent Farm Elementary School is located at 6019 Ebenezer Road in White Marsh […]

Third meeting of Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to meet Thursday

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas will convene for its third meeting this week. The meeting is the third of five committee sessions and two public information sessions planned for this fall and winter. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in the George Washington Carver Center […]

MSDE awards over $4 million for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—More Maryland students will have access to fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day through a $4.7 million federal grant program. The Maryland State Department of Education is distributing funds to 213 elementary schools statewide from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, up from 196 participating schools during the 2022-23 academic year. The program […]

Loaded gun found in locker at Edgewood High School

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEWOOD, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an incident that occurred during the school day on Friday at Edgewood High School involving the discovery of a loaded firearm in a student’s locker. The incident occurred during an administrative search conducted by school staff in response to an odor of marijuana. During the search, Edgewood High School staff discovered […]