Maryland boards to review Blueprint implementation progress

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) will jointly hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to review the progress of the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The joint session will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 12:30 p.m., after which the State Board will continue its […]

BCPS Curriculum Nights: Learn & engage in Baltimore County schools

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students, parents, caregivers, and stakeholders are invited to participate in the 2024 BCPS Curriculum Nights. The BCPS Curriculum Nights are an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the district’s curriculum and efforts to improve instruction in different subjects areas. These events will provide information on priority areas for the upcoming school year […]

Bestselling author Lisa Scottoline to appear in Towson this weekend

UPDATE: The in-person event has been sold out, however the event will be livestreamed on the Foundation’s Facebook page here. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—A bestselling author will be appearing in Towson this weekend. New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award winner, Lisa Scottoline will appear at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on […]

Maryland celebrates Black History Month at Government House

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Governor and the First Lady of Maryland, Wes and Dawn Moore, hosted the annual Black History Month Open House at Government House in Annapolis over the weekend. The event drew hundreds of guests to enjoy performances from the Kingdom Fellowship A.M.E. Church Choir from Prince George’s County and a variety of art pieces from different Maryland institutions. “Here […]

Maryland flag lowered to honor civil rights heroes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Maryland flag was lowered to half-staff to honor the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights leaders throughout history. The flag will remain at half-staff until sunset, by order of Governor Wes Moore. Civil Rights Heroes Day is recognized on February 20th. The day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of civil […]

State Highway Administration to host five workshops on grant opportunities to expand pedestrian, bicycle access in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be hosting five in-person workshops in February and March to review grant opportunities to improve bicycle and pedestrian access and safety throughout the state. The workshops are designed to help community groups, local governments, nonprofits, school districts and education agencies, transportation and transit authorities, natural resource or public land agencies […]

Perry Hall Crafts & Collectibles holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting

HYDES, MD—A new small business has opened its doors in northeastern Baltimore County. Perry Hall Crafts & Collectibles held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on Thursday evening at their new location in Hydes. Owners Pam Fleagle, Dianne Webster, Connie Wallace, and Peggy Rhodes teamed up to open a boutique chocked full of handmade crafts and unique items. “Congratulations to […]

Registration opens for BCPS fine arts summer enrichment programs

TOWSON, MD—Registration has opened for students interested the summer enrichment opportunities offered by Baltimore County Public Schools. This summer, the school system will offer camps in visual arts, dance, instrumental music, songwriting, and musical theatre. All programs are open to students entering Grades 5-12 in the 2024-2025 school year, except for the visual arts summer program, which will accept students […]