UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools will now be closed on Thursday. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, including the Virtual Learning Program, will open 2 hours late on Thursday, January 20, due to expected severe weather. Morning Pre-K classes are cancelled. All school administrative offices and central offices will open on a two-hour delay. BCPS officials will […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A long-awaited new restaurant will open its doors next week. Boardwalk Fries will open its new location in the Perry Hall Square shopping center on Monday, January 24, according to Councilman David Marks. News of the popular chain coming to Perry Hall first broke back in September 2020. “Congratulations to John DiFerdinando and all his employees,” said Councilman Marks […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. In southern Baltimore County and Baltimore City, the advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. In northern Baltimore County, the advisory will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. Forecasters say snow accumulations of up to two […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Peter Franchot on Wednesday announced that the filing and payment deadline for 2021 Maryland state individual income taxes has been extended by three months – to Friday, July 15, 2022 – to assist taxpayers facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension announcement came during a virtual news conference with agency officials to discuss the January […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported this week. At around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, January 17, an armed individual pointed a weapon at someone during a reported road rage incident. The suspect then followed the victim to a location in the 5800-block of Allender Road in White Marsh (21162) and a physical altercation ensued. The suspect […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Blue Ribbon Procurement Commission this week issued its final report outlining recommendations for streamlining and improving the County’s procurement, purchasing, and contracting functions and outcomes. “My administration remains committed to providing every resident and business with top quality services—and that means reforming our County’s procurement, purchasing, and contracting processes to ensure we’re providing efficient, ethical, and responsible […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A joyful Parkville resident brought her best friend with her to Maryland Lottery headquarters to join the celebration as she claimed a $2 million payout on a VIP Club scratch-off. The 41-year-old anonymous winner was all smiles and filled with laughter while waiting in the Winner’s Circle with a copy of her top-prize winning instant ticket in hand. The […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that his Fiscal Year 2023 budget will include historic investments in public health, including record funding for the state’s local health departments. The budget will also expand support for 50,000 low-income children and 27,000 seniors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), while providing additional resources for food banks and nonprofits. “Our budget […]