Olszewski announces Baltimore County COVID-19 Small Business Restaurant Reimbursement Program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the COVID-19 Small Business Restaurant Reimbursement Program, a $2.5 million fund to reimburse restaurant businesses and food service establishments for investments or improvements that not only help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but also help extend the outdoor dining season. “Baltimore County’s restaurant community plays a vital role in our local […]

Maryland Department of Health launches statewide flu vaccination campaign [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday launched a statewide multimedia campaign, “Fight the Flu,” on television and social media. The campaign encourages all Marylanders to get their flu shots as soon as possible. “Getting vaccinated for the flu every year is important, but this year it’s critical,” said MDH Secretary Robert R. Neall. “Make sure you make time […]

Perry Hall educators named School Counselors of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has named its 2020 school counselors and school counseling advocate of the year. The association has presented the following honors: Silvana Alsamadi – Elementary School Counselor of the Year Robin Taylor-Chadwick – Middle School Counselor of the Year Stephanie Campbell – High School Counselor of the Year Dr. Amalio Nieves – […]

BCPS announces location, schedule changes to fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Oct. 12

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced changes to its fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Oct. 12. Two locations have been added to the list of distribution sites: Lansdowne Assembly of God (201 5th Avenue) and Woodlawn Christian Fellowship (6426 Kriel Street). Five locations have been removed from the list: 2420 Bibury Lane, Kriel Street and Englewood Avenue, Remoor […]

White Marsh, Overlea, Carney, Perry Hall Food Trucks weekly schedule for 10/12–10/18 announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The weekly lineups for Perry Hall Food Trucks, White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company’s Food Truck Tuesday, Overlea Community Association Food Trucks, and St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Food Truck Fridays have been announced (NOTE: the Parkville Food Trucks events have wrapped up for the season). Perry Hall Food Trucks This week’s Perry Hall Food Trucks schedule is as follows: Fri. […]

BCPS earns 16th consecutive national award for excellence in procurement

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has been awarded the prestigious 25th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® award for 2020 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. “This is the 16th consecutive year we have successfully applied for the award,” said Melanie Webster, BCPS purchasing manager. “This award validates the effort that we put forth toward continuous improvement. Every time we […]