Sports wagering contributes $4.2 million to State of Maryland during February

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,210,511 in contributions to the state from a handle of $442,557,658 during February 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $4.2 million contribution to the state last month was a 50.5% increase compared to the $2.8 million total generated in February 2023. The […]

21 BCPS students named 2024 Carson Scholars

TOWSON, MD—Twenty-one Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 570 students nationwide named 2024 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The BCPS students honored as new scholars for 2024 […]

CCBC, BCPS to hold college fair next week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools will hold a college fair next week. The event will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at CCBC’s Essex and Catonsville campuses. The college fair will feature more than 100 universities, colleges, proprietary, and military schools. Attendees will be […]

Maryland casinos generate $159.2 million in gaming revenue during February

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,226,677 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2024, an increase of $2,170,752 (1.4%) compared to February 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2024 totaled $67,794,993, an increase of $871,716 (1.3%) compared to February 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in February 2024 were $48,902,707, an […]

Catonsville Middle, Perry Hall High students win BCPS Film Expo Poster Contest

TOWSON, MD—Blen Asaminew, a Grade 8 student at Catonsville Middle School, and Ajit Thapa Magar, a Grade 11 student at Perry Hall High School, have been named the winners of the 2024 Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo Poster Contest. This year, BCPS students and staff could cast votes to select the winning posters. More than 570 votes were cast […]

CCBC’s 11th annual business plan competition awards $62,500 to aspiring entrepreneurs

BALTIMORE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Center for Business Innovation hosted its 11th annual Business Plan Competition in February, awarding $62,500 in seed money grants to aspiring entrepreneurs in the Baltimore area. The business plan competition aims to help CCBC students launch new and growing businesses with the resources of mentorship, education, and business acumen. Prize money was […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Red House Run Elementary School

ROSEDALE, MD—A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday at Red House Run Elementary School in Rosedale. Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joined members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County delegation in officially cutting the ribbon on the new school. The $66.2 million project replaces the […]