ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases top 12,000

UPDATE 2: The updated zip code report for Tuesday, April 21, can be viewed here. UPDATE: The updated zip code report for Monday, April 20, can be viewed here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Saturday that the number of novel coronavirus cases in the state had surpassed 12,000. As of Saturday morning, there […]

Baltimore County to host expert panels on COVID-19 business relief

TOWSON, MD—As Baltimore County businesses face unprecedented threats to their continued viability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that the county’s economic and workforce development professionals will host a series of free webinars to help small businesses and affected workers navigate available assistance resources and plan for eventual economic recovery. The series will offer […]

Baltimore County announces rescheduled Comprehensive Zoning Map Process online meetings

TOWSON, MD—Due to the public gathering restrictions associated with the coronavirus, Baltimore County Planning Board’s CZMP 2020 public hearings were previously canceled. On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 the Planning Board will live-stream a meeting summarizing the comments and materials that were submitted for issues in each Council District prior to April 10, 2020. Beginning Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the Planning […]

Changes announced to BCPS mobile meal distribution

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services (with assistance from the BCPS Office of Transportation) is making changes to the Mobile Meal Program’s distribution times and locations effective Monday, April 20. Beginning April 20, students will receive a breakfast, lunch, and snack on Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, students will receive two breakfasts, two lunches, […]

BCPS music education program named Best Community for 15th consecutive year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 21st year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement efforts to provide music access and education to all students. BCPS […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases surpass 11,000; hospital resource use peaked 7 days ago

UPDATE 2: The updated zip code report for Monday, April 20, can be viewed here. UPDATE: The updated zip code report for Saturday, April 18, can be viewed here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health confirmed on Friday that the number of novel coronavirus cases in the state had surpassed 11,000. As of Friday morning, there […]

Councilman Marks recognizes Perry Hall resident for making masks, White Marsh restaurant feeds workers

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday recognized a local resident who made masks for the vulnerable. “Perry Hall resident Kim Franke is our Fifth District Good Samaritan today,” said Councilman Marks. “Kim has manufactured more than 300 face masks for vulnerable populations in our area.” “She came to the rescue last week when Morningside House of Satyr […]

Former Baltimore police officer from Nottingham facing federal charges for allegedly lying to feds regarding illegal sale of drugs seized during investigation

UPDATE 2: Rivera has been sentenced to 14 months in prison. UPDATE: Rivera has pleaded guilty to the charges. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Federal criminal documents were filed on Wednesday charging former Baltimore Police Officer Victor Rivera, 48, of Nottingham, with making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer in connection with a scheme to sell three kilograms […]