Barnes & Noble reopens on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Barnes & Noble has officially reopened on THE AVENUE at White Marsh. The popular bookstore last summer announced that it would be remodeling to provide the community with its newest concept store. The renovation also helped make room for the new Silver Diner. The grand reopening and ribbon-cutting took place on Wednesday morning. Barnes & Noble is located at […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces first recipient of new scholarship

TOWSON, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library on Thursday announced the first recipient of a new scholarship. Erin Ramos is the very first recipient of the Charles Robinson Endowed Master of Library Science (MLS) Memorial Scholarship, a renewable scholarship endowed by the foundation and administered by Central Scholarship. Ramos, a single mother living in Aberdeen, has worked in the […]

Governor Wes Moore appoints Snead as new member of MDTA Board

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Anne Arundel County Transportation Officer, Samuel Snead, to a four-year term on the Maryland Transportation Authority Board. The Board serves as the policy-setting, decision-making and governing body for the Maryland Transportation Authority, which finances, builds, operates, preserves, and improves the state’s toll facilities and toll roads. “Samuel Snead’s extensive background […]

Strong storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday afternoon, evening

BALTIMORE, MD—Thursday will be a scorcher in the Baltimore area, but it could also be a stormy day as well. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds being the greatest threat. High temperatures are also a concern and a Heat […]

BCPS to host teacher job fairs for positions across the county

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the nation’s 22nd largest school system and the third largest in Maryland, will be  hosting two job fairs to recruit teachers for various positions in schools across the county. The new starting salary for BCPS teachers begins at $58,500. In addition, a $4,000 signing bonus is available for those who make a three-year commitment to […]

Excessive Heat Watch issued for Friday in Baltimore, heat index of 110 degrees possible

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday in the Baltimore area.  A Heat Advisory has already been issued for Thursday. For Thursday’s Heat Advisory, heat index values of around 105 degrees are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch on Friday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 110 degrees are possible. […]

Baltimore County to hold virtual public meeting to discuss plans for park at Perry Hall farm

PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. […]