BCPS releases ‘True North’ document outlining guidelines for transition to hybrid, in-person learning

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has released “Safety Is Our True North,” a document that contains health and safety guidelines for a phased-in transition to hybrid, in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the document’s opening letter, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Chief of School Climate and Safety Dr. Michael J. Zarchin write, “We share the community’s goal […]

Halloween: Police monitoring offenders barred from contact with children

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County will be monitoring sex offenders who are not allowed to have contact with children this Halloween. Out of the hundreds of registered sex offenders in Baltimore County, only about 10 percent have what is called a “no contact order” as part of their probation. This, in effect, prohibits them from handing out candy to children […]

Two Parkville High School students earn Opportunity Scholarship awards from College Board

PARKVILLE, MD – Eight Baltimore County Public Schools students from seven high schools have earned SAT Practice or SAT Build awards as part of the College Board Opportunity Scholarship program.  Two students from Parkville High School received awards. The College Board invests $5 million per year in the College Board Opportunity Scholarship program, with half of the scholarships designated for […]

Governor Hogan renews COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday continued to call for vigilance in the fight against COVID-19 as he issued an order renewing the current state of emergency in Maryland. “While Maryland’s positivity and case rates remain lower than most states in America, we are closely monitoring increases in some of our key health metrics as well as rising numbers in […]

Burglaries reported in Parkville, Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a pair of burglaries that were reported in Rosedale and Parkville/Carney over the past week. At just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, an individual entered the enclosed front desk area of the Regal Inn and Suites, located in the 8000-block of Pulaski Highway (21237), and stole cash from the cash drawer. At 3:15 p.m. […]

Fall foliage season hits 2020 peak in Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—This week’s Fall Foliage Report from the Maryland Department of Natural resources indicates that the Baltimore area is “at peak,” as this season continues to bring on the best fall colors Maryland has seen in at least six years. From Ranger Angela Crenshaw, Gunpowder Falls State Park: “Over the river and through the woods to the Little Gunpowder Falls […]

BCPS announces location, schedule changes to fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Nov. 2

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools has announced changes to its fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Nov. 2. One location has been added – Fontana Lane and Fontana Lane – and eight locations have been removed – Epsom Road and Sadler Road, Naturo Road and Yakona Road (@ playground), Polaris Court and Cloister Road, Fontana Lane (@ Golden […]

Freeze Warning, Frost Advisory issued for Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory for portions of Baltimore County. Both will be in effect from 3 a.m. – 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. In northern Baltimore County, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are expected. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor […]