Baltimore County STEP, ICARE programs recognized with national awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has been honored with two awards from the National Association of Counties 2021 National Achievement Awards in recognition of innovative programs that modernize government and improve services for County residents, including for the County’s data-driven eviction prevention program. “We’ve built the best team in the State of Maryland, and I’m proud of the work they do every […]

Baltimore County, Baltimore County Arts Guild announce request for qualifications for public art memorial dedicated to lives lost during COVID-19 pandemic

UPDATE 2: The artist for the project has been selected – details here. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Arts Guild will host three public meetings to discuss this project – click here for details. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—To honor the lives lost and all of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Arts Guild […]

Olszewski issues statement on passage of Baltimore County’s FY22 budget

TOWSON, MD—Following the Baltimore County Council’s unanimous vote to pass Baltimore County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022, County Executive Johnny Olszewski released the following statement: “I thank my partners on the County Council for their commitment to investing in our shared future and a better Baltimore County.  With this budget, we’re poised to build on the historic progress we’ve already […]

Target recalls Room Essentials shower stools due to fall hazard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Target has announced a recall of about 58,500 Room Essentials shower stools that were sold at stores nationwide. This recall involves Target’s Room Essentials Shower Stools. The white shower stools measure 18 inches tall and have a three-legged aluminum frame and a plastic curved seat. The Room Essentials logo and item number 064-20-1091 are printed on the front of […]

Baltimore County resident is first VaxCash promotion winner

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The Maryland Lottery on Tuesday drew the first winner in the $2 Million VaxCash Promotion, a collaboration between the Maryland Lottery and Maryland Department of Health. The promotion will award $2 million in cash prizes to a total of 41 Maryland residents who have received COVID-19 vaccinations. Daily drawings from May 25 through July 3 will award one […]

Accelerated reopening schedule announced for Parkville, Seven Oaks Senior Centers

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Following new public health guidance and updates to statewide restrictions, Baltimore County on Tuesday announced an accelerated timeline for reopening the County’s largest senior centers. These changes come as a significant portion of Baltimore County’s older adults are now vaccinated. According to state data, 86 percent of residents ages 65-69, 94 percent of residents ages 70-74, and 98 percent […]

Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 2% for first time

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that Maryland’s statewide COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 2% for the first time since the pandemic began. Maryland also reported 160 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the first time fewer than 200 new cases have been reported since March 30, 2020, and the lowest number since March 26, 2020. The state’s […]