Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued in Baltimore metro area for Thursday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday, August 26, for the Baltimore metro area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the […]

BCPS announces fall athletics spectator and visiting team guidelines

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Athletics on Wednesday announced the following guidelines for attendance at all BCPS athletic events for athletes, coaches, and spectators: Face Coverings Face coverings are required for athletes when inside a school unless the athlete is in the field of play. Coaches and sideline players must wear a face covering while indoors, regardless […]

First human case of West Nile virus this year confirmed in Baltimore metro area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday announced that an adult living in the Baltimore metropolitan area has tested positive for the West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes who have been infected by feeding on birds who have the […]

Olszewski announces over $2.4 million in grants to Baltimore County community organizations to support pandemic recovery

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that Baltimore County and the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) have awarded more than $2.47 million in grants to over 50 local community-based organizations to support their recovery and enhance efforts to strengthen neighborhood resiliency. “Baltimore County is home to so many dedicated community organizations working every day to create opportunities for […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued in Baltimore metro area for Wednesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, August 25, for the Baltimore metro area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the […]

Amid Delta variant spike, Olszewski declares local state of emergency in Baltimore County

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has voted, along party lines, to extend the state of emergency. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD— As jurisdictions across Maryland and nationwide continue to experience rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases amid the contagious Delta variant, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday declared a local state of emergency to expand Baltimore County’s ability to respond to […]

Councilman Marks provides update on Seven Courts community water improvements

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that preparations are underway for improvements to improve the water system in western Perry Hall, replacing a decaying network that has experienced numerous leaks over the past two years. Baltimore County will begin replacing 4,000 feet of water line along parts of Seven Courts Drive, Pinedale Drive, Proctor Lane, and Gunview […]

Free breakfast, lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services will offer all students attending BCPS schools free breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2021-2022 school year, beginning on Monday, August 30, the first day of school. Breakfast meals will be offered upon entering the school and then eaten in classrooms. For lunch meal service, students will go […]