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My Fighting Owls 2023 Winners Freedom Federal

Freedom Federal Credit Union, Harford Community College announce #MyFightingOwlsFreedom contest winners

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union, in collaboration with Harford Community College, on Monday announced the winners of the #MyFightingOwlsFreedom social media contest. The contest encouraged participants to share their stories of freedom and personal growth at Harford Community College. The #MyFightingOwlsFreedom contest ended with a five-day public voting period, in which the community voted through Facebook and Instagram for […]

Governor Wes Moore National Apprenticeship Awards 202311

Governor Moore launches new workforce development programs for Maryland’s public sector, hospitality industry during National Apprenticeship Week

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched new workforce development programs in the public sector and hospitality industry during the Maryland Department of Labor’s third annual Maryland Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. The event, which coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, recognized 32 winners across six categories: Registered Apprentice; Youth Apprentice; Mentor, Business; Local Workforce Board; and Apprenticeship Champion, in addition to naming […]

Perry Hall High School inducts 2023 Hall of Fame members

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School inducted new alumni into its Hall of Fame on Tuesday evening. The following individuals were inducted: Bill Paulshock (1979), owner of Bill’s Seafood and Catering Company since 1979; Melanie Updike (1990), AVID/College Counselor at PHHS; Dee Chemelli (1992), a Major with the Baltimore County Police Department. The Perry Hall High School Alumni Association made Tuesday […]

Sports wagering sets new benchmark, contributes $5.8 million to State of Maryland during October

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had the best month in its history in October 2023, with the 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks combining to generate $5,812,245 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook pays 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in October totaled $483,147,391, with mobile […]

CCBC Essex hosts ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of renovations to Wellness and Athletics Center

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Over the weekend, the Community College of Baltimore County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of major renovations to the CCBC Essex Wellness and Athletics Center. CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis was joined by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Council Chair Julian E. Jones Jr., along with many other elected officials and their representatives in […]

BCPS Mobile ESOL Welcome Center now stationed at schools across Baltimore County every Tuesday

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Mobile ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Welcome Center provides English language proficiency assessment and enrollment services to new BCPS multilingual learners. To bring its services closer to students and families across the county, the Mobile ESOL Welcome Center will be stationed at schools across the county every Tuesday. First Tuesday of every […]

Online threat against Perry Hall High School investigated, increased police presence expected on Friday

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Authorities are investigating a threat that was posted to social media this week that circulated among students at Perry Hall High School. The threat, which someone captured via a screenshot and posted online, reads, “[Expletive] this [expletive] school bro, sick and tired of [redacted]’s new rules. It [sic] all [expletive] and she’s gonna [sic] pay tomorrow for it…by the […]

Several Nottingham-area schools on ‘lockout’ status due to police investigation

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: There is no threat to the community, per Councilman David Marks. Police received a tip about someone wearing suspicious clothing, but an investigation revealed no credible threat. UPDATE: Police say the lockout has now been lifted. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Several schools have been placed on “lockout” status due to an ongoing police investigation. On Thursday afternoon, the […]

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