New COVID-19 guidelines announced for Baltimore County parks effective Tuesday, November 17

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the state of Maryland, officials with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks have announced new guidelines which will go into effect on Tuesday, November 17. The new guidelines include deploying Social Distance Ambassadors to all park, limiting outdoor groups to 25 people or less, and monitoring the use of appropriate […]

Baltimore County to hold ‘Boo Thru’ event at Honeygo Regional Park

PERRY HALL, MD—A fun, family event will be coming to Perry Hall later this month. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold a “Boo Thru” event at Honeygo Regional Park. The event will take place on Friday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Local organizations will be distributing pre-packaged, grab-and-go goodie bags. Children will be able […]

County Executive Olszewski, Superintendent Williams announce new initiatives to support Baltimore County families

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams on Thursday announced two new initiatives – Childcare Subsidies and Academic Support Centers – designed to help support families of young children during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic. “We have an obligation to support the working families hit hard by this pandemic as they navigate […]

BCPS Superintendent Williams releases timeline of staff, student reentry to Baltimore County school buildings

UPDATE: BCPS’ reopening timeline has been revised. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams on Thursday announced the school system’s timeline for staff and student reentry. “Since the pandemic began, we have had two primary concerns – the health and wellbeing of our students, staff, and community and continuing to support our students’ […]

Baltimore County recreation councils authorized to hold youth sports in fall with COVID-19 safety protocols

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Friday announced that it will authorize local recreation councils to hold youth sports in the fall, with strict requirements in place to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Using guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Baltimore County Health Department, and the National Recreation […]

Man assaulted & robbed in Perry Hall, Nottingham gas station burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, a man was robbed and assaulted by a known individual and two other unknown suspects in the 9600-block of Belair Road in Perry Hall/Nottingham (21236). The suspects stole the victim’s cell phone and wallet and then fled. […]

Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks summer camps open for registration

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks PAL Recreation Centers will open for summer camp beginning Monday, July 6, at limited capacity. Spaces are still available for registration. Programs are free and open to participants ages 8 to 17 and will include active games, arts and crafts, outdoor athletics, life skills and other activities. All registrants will also […]

Angel Park to reopen on Friday

PERRY HALL, MD—A popular Perry Hall park will reopen this wekend. Angel Park announced that it would reopen to the public on Friday. Area parks have been reopening as restrictions continue to ease as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. “Angel Park reopens tomorrow,” said Councilman David Marks on Thursday.  “Many thanks to the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks for […]