Governor Hogan School Air Filtration 20210901

Governor Hogan directs state officials to conduct assessment of ventilation, air filtration in Maryland school buildings [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that he is directing the State Superintendent of Schools and the Interagency Commission on School Construction to conduct an immediate statewide assessment of ventilation and air filtration in Maryland public school buildings. On Tuesday, 31 schools in Baltimore Schools dismissed students early due to a lack of proper air conditioning. The governor made […]

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Baltimore County work group issues recommendations for reducing residential truck traffic

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Residential Truck Traffic Work Group on Wednesday released its final report detailing recommendations for reducing truck traffic in residential areas through the implementation of a vehicle height monitoring camera program. “My administration is committed to providing a more responsive government and I’m proud that we are taking steps to address longstanding community concerns regarding heavy truck […]

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Tornado Watch issued for 13 Maryland counties

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UPDATE: Several Tornado Warnings are now in effect for Baltimore County. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for 13 counties in Maryland. The watch covers the Baltimore metro area will be in effect until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. As Tropical Depression Ida moves through the state, conditions will be favorable for the […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools to close three hours early on Wednesday as Tropical Depression Ida arrives in Maryland

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all schools and offices will close three hours early on Wednesday. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. “Essential” employees remain on duty or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will remain on duty as […]

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BCPS Virtual Learning Program announces meal distribution change for week of September 6

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TOWSON, MD—Free meals will be available to all students enrolled and attending Baltimore County Public Schools’ Virtual Learning Program through June 30, 2022. Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additionally, schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, for systemwide professional development. Therefore, meal pick-up […]

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Police respond to brawl over parking space in Parkville, stabbing reported in Middle River

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just after 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, a man parked his vehicle in the unit block of Mersey Court in Middle River (21220) and was then assaulted and robbed by three individuals. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle. At around noon […]

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CCBC named one of Maryland’s best employers by Forbes

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ROSEDALE, MD—Forbes’ 2021 list of America’s Best Employers by State has been released, and the Community College of Baltimore County made the cut. CCBC checked in at number 11 on this year’s list, right behind Lockheed Martin (#10). Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile the list, which is divided into 51 rankings—one for each of the 50 […]

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NWS Mid-Atlantic High Rainfall Risk 20210901

Maryland State Fair closed Wednesday due to potential tornadoes from Ida, Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

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UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan has directed MEMA to raise the state activation level and all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early on Wednesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—For those who were thinking about going to the Maryland State Fair on Wednesday, officials have announced that the fair will be closed on Wednesday due to potential tornadoes […]

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