NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that Baltimore County had released new surveys seeking input from residents and businesses on the County’s trash and recycling services, as the County develops its Tactical Five-Year Plan for solid waste and recycling services. The surveys released today ask for residents to share their opinions on and experiences with Baltimore County’s trash […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating Wednesday’s civil unrest in Washington D.C. A group of protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building while Congress was in session to certify the 2020 presidential elections results. At least 4 people are dead and 52 individuals were arrested. Fourteen police officers were also injured in the disturbance. The Maryland Emergency Management […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a promotion ceremony for several officers on Thursday, January 7, starting at 10 a.m. Due to COVID-19, attendance at the promotion ceremony will be limited. These officers will be honored at the next formal promotion ceremony in front of their family, friends and Department members when the need for social distancing is […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams on Wednesday issued an update on the ransomware attack that plagued the school system back in November. In the statement, Dr. Williams states that “there is no evidence that any data was accessed or stolen.” The full statement from Dr. Williams is below: “Dear BCPS Community, As we head into the […]
UPDATE: The FBI is now actively investigating this incident. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency has raised the State Activation Level due to the ongoing protests in Washington, D.C. The State Emergency Operations Center has raised the State Activation Level to PARTIAL as of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building at just […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that all Maryland SNAP recipients will receive an additional 15% increase in their total benefits beginning this month due to recent federal legislation. In addition, as part of the state’s emergency economic relief measures, Maryland’s Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) families will receive an additional $40 million in benefits “These increased benefits come at […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week made the following personnel announcements: Nominated C. Pete Gutwald to serve as Director of the Department of Permits Approvals and Inspections, effective January 15, 2021 Nominated Steve Lafferty to serve as Director of the Department of Planning effective January 15, 2021, and Named Jennifer M. Lynch, PhD. as Baltimore County’s Director of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two product recalls on Wednesday. Rust-Oleum is recalling cans of Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray used to protect metal surfaces from rust and corrosion. The 20-ounce can is silver with a silver cap. The firm has received six reports of the container bottom detaching, including one reported injury. The product was sold […]