ROSEDALE, MD—Camille Gibson, an art teacher at Golden Ring Middle School and department chair and visual art lead teacher for Baltimore County’s East Zone schools, has been named Eastern Region Middle Level Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association. “Camille leads her classroom from her heart and with a sense of purpose,” said Sherri Fisher, Baltimore […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced a Black History Month conversation series, engaging Black leaders across Baltimore County in a dialogue about the successes of Black leaders and the work ahead to promote a more equitable and inclusive Baltimore County. “Black History Month provides an important opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the successes of Black leaders […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general fighting against robocalls by filing an amicus brief in Lindenbaum v. Realgy. In their brief, the states argue that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) robocall ban was enforceable from 2015 to 2020. “Consumers have had it with irritating and potentially dangerous robocalls,” […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department this week recognized several officers who were awarded the Traffic Safety Specialist award. The Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) program is a program designed to recognize law enforcement officers for their experience, education, training and proficiency in highway safety and traffic enforcement. It is a collaborative effort of the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA—It’s official. At 7:25 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and predicted that there would be six more weeks of winter. At one point, the Goundhog Day 2021 livestream from Punxsutawney, PA had 15,000 live, simultaneous viewers. The popular Groundhog Day tradition, which is celebrated in the United States and in Canada, derives from […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company has been awarded a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Officials on Monday announced that WMVFC had received $9,300 in funding through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG-S 2). The grant will help WMVFC offset COVID-19-related expenses. Since 2001, FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his seventh State of the State address on Wednesday, February 3. In accordance with federal and state health guidelines, the address will take place virtually. “While we honor the historic and constitutional significance of this annual tradition, it is important we follow the proper health protocols,” said Governor Hogan. “This address provides a chance […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools on Monday released a phased-in reopening timeline for students whose families chose hybrid learning, as well as for all employees. Hybrid learning includes two in-person learning days and three virtual learning days per week. Families who chose hybrid learning will receive their child’s group assignment of Cohort A or Cohort B prior to their child’s […]