BCPS Controller’s Office wins award for financial reporting

TOWSON, MD – For the 23rd consecutive year, the Controller’s Office of Baltimore County Public Schools has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This certificate recognizes the office for its comprehensive annual financial report. According to the GFOA, the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in […]

Baltimore County anti-litter ad campaign wins international award

TOWSON, MD – County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Thursday that the Baltimore County’s anti-litter outreach campaign, “Litter Doesn’t Stop Where it Drops”, won a prestigious international award for its artistic imagery and clear messaging that highlights the connection between litter and its damaging effect on aquatic life, including the seafood that we eat. The ads, designed by the Towson […]

BCPS recognized for 15th year of procurement excellence

TOWSON, MD — For the 15th consecutive year, Baltimore County Public Schools has been awarded the prestigious Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. The AEP Award is earned by public and non-profit organizations that obtain a high application score based on standardized criteria. For 2019, there were 202 successful applicants. The AEP […]

Downed tree snarls traffic on I-95 in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD – The storms that rolled through the Nottingham area on Wednesday afternoon packed a punch, and now the after-effects are being felt. The Maryland Transportation Authority reports that a downed tree is blocking the two left lanes along northbound Interstate 95. Only the two right lanes are getting by just past the White Marsh Boulevard exit. Motorists […]

Flood Warning issued for Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in central Baltimore County until 9:30 p.m. On Wednesday afternoon, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain which will cause flooding. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible. Turn around, […]