Governor Moore launches Maryland ActNow campaign to close digital divide

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway, to further close the digital divide by extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable. The governor was joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate the campaign […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The 529 Savings Plan Debacle and how Marylanders can Regain Trust

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. During the 2023 Legislative Session, constituents regularly reached out to us on many hot-button issues to share their concerns, opinions, and frustrations – but nothing took up more time and energy than those parents whose Maryland 529 Savings Account Plans became seemingly useless. Many parents were stranded […]

Henn, Marks: Perry Hall High School track to be resurfaced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education Member Julie Henn and Councilman David Marks announced this weekend that BCPS will restore Perry Hall High School’s outdoor track. The track has been in such poor condition that the school no longer hosts meets. The track is named for the late Jerry Martin, longtime physical education teacher and cross country and track coach […]

Raised crosswalk to be built at Orems Elementary School

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that a raised pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed in Middle River. “I’m happy to announce that a raised pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed at Orems Elementary School in Middle River this summer or fall,” said Councilman Marks. “The crosswalk will hopefully improve public safety and slow speeds on a busy corridor used […]

Carl Armstrong named Principal at Kenwood High School

TOWSON, MD—Carl Armstrong has been appointed Principal at Kenwood High School. Armstrong has 16 years of experience with Baltimore County Public Schools, most recently serving as Assistant Principal at Parkville High School. From 2010-2017, Armstrong taught Spanish at Perry Hall High School, where he also served as World Languages Department Chair. He participated in the rewriting of the countywide Spanish […]

Maryland named 2023’s state with 7th least at-risk youth, WalletHub study [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—With 16% of young Americans neither working nor in school, exposing them to greater risk of poverty and violence, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s States with the Most At-Risk Youth. Fortunately, Maryland came in near the bottom of the list at No. 45 out of 51. To determine where young Americans are not […]

Governor Moore announces $11.5 million to support Maryland child care facilities through Child Care Capital Support Fund

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced that 67 child care facilities have been awarded a total of $11.5 million through the inaugural round of the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund, administered through the Maryland Department of Commerce in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education. The fund, created during the 2022 General Assembly, offers no-interest loans […]