Parkville Middle principal named regional principal of the year by Magnet Schools of America

Erin O’Toole-Trivas, principal of Parkville Middle School, and Susan Ellerbee, multi-media magnet teacher at Randallstown High School, have been named Region 2 Principal of the Year and Region 2 Teacher of the Year by Magnet Schools of America. As regional winners in their categories, O’Toole-Trivas and Ellerbee are contenders to be named national winners during the closing reception of the […]

Nottingham area braces for rare April snow, sleet event

UPDATE: The forecast has changed and very little, if any, accumulation is expected. Original story below… —— The winter that just wouldn’t end continues in Maryland, as Nottingham residents prepare to deal with a rare, April snow and sleet event. The National Weather Service says that the Baltimore area could see rain, sleet, and snow from Friday night through Saturday […]

Justin Tucker to attend 2018 Zumbathon for ALS at The Avenue in May

It’s back…and this year Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker will be in attendance. The 2018 #Zumbathon4ALS, hosted by Merritt Clubs at The Avenue at White Marsh will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. The event will be held rain or shine (within reason) and all proceeds will benefit Brigance Brigade Foundation’s fight against ALS. There will be 90 minutes […]

Baltimore County to hold spring hazardous waste collection event in White Marsh

On Sunday, April 22, 2018, Baltimore County residents may bring household hazardous waste items to a one-day collection event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill, located at 6259 Days Cove Road in White Marsh. The event is hosted by the Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management in cooperation with the Baltimore County Police […]

Mobile devices around Capital Region to receive test alert Thursday as agencies conduct test

People who will be in or near the National Capital Region on Thursday, April 5, between 10-11 a.m. will be part of a regional Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System test. Cell phones or other mobile devices in the area will receive the following message: “A test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts System. No action required.” WEA triggers a loud noise […]

Governor Hogan vetoes bills eroding school accountability

Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday vetoed two bills that would undermine critical oversight and accountability of Maryland public schools. The legislation, passed by the Maryland General Assembly and presented early to the governor, includes House Bill 1783, which would strip oversight over school construction funding from the state’s top fiscal leaders, and Senate Bill 639, which would add an unnecessary […]

2018 Police and Fire Public Safety Day and Car Show coming April 21

Spring has arrived and Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments, under the sponsorship of the Police Community Relations Councils, are happy to celebrate Public Safety Day 2018. The event will take place on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chesapeake Park Plaza, 2333 Eastern Boulevard in Middle River across from Martin State Airport. The event is […]