White to serve as consultant to Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent

TOWSON, MD – Interim Superintendent Verletta White will continue her employment with Baltimore County Public Schools in the capacity of a consultant to the superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. On Tuesday, June 18, the Board of Education of Baltimore County accepted White’s proposal to spend the next year studying the recruitment and retention of teachers, particularly in high-need areas, […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Tuesday afternoon, evening

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the entire Baltimore area. The watch is in effect for Tuesday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say thunderstorms are expected to develop again today. Lighter atmospheric winds will likely reduce the severe weather risk compared to yesterday; however, slower storm motion will likely increase the risk of […]

Baltimore City, County to initiate review of water delivery system

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced on Monday that Baltimore City and Baltimore County would jointly initiate a comprehensive review of the business processes that govern the water delivery system that serves both jurisdictions. Residents of both jurisdictions receive water through a system managed by the Baltimore City Department of […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of Baltimore County. The watch is in effect for Monday, June 17, 2019. Forecasters say a stalled front and a passing disturbance, combined with a tropical air mass, will result in a risk of severe storms and flooding rains throughout the day. A slight risk […]

Olszewski unveils Baltimore County ‘open budget’ platform

TOWSON – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday unveiled a new open budget platform where residents can view detailed information about the county’s budget, bringing a new level of transparency to how the county spends taxpayer dollars. “An open, transparent government is an accountable government. We can better serve the residents of Baltimore County by ensuring they have access […]

Baltimore County street racing crackdown leads to 120 citations

PIKESVILLE, MD – A joint law enforcement initiative to combat aggressive driving and illegal street racing on Friday night led to 120 citations issued to motorists in Baltimore County. Traffic enforcement efforts by Maryland state troopers and Baltimore County officers during the eight-hour operation resulted in 130 traffic stops on Friday, June 7, 2019. The initiative resulted in 130 traffic […]