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Baltimore County announces Community Policing Partnership program

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the Community Policing Partnership (CPP), a new joint-initiative that will build pathways for public safety-focused careers in Baltimore County and ensure the next generation of law enforcement reflects the diversity of communities and are trained in 21st-century policing skills and values. The CPP initiative is a partnership between the Baltimore County Police […]

BCPS cancels all evening, weekend activities due to impending winter storm

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Due to the impending winter storm, Baltimore County Public Schools has cancelled all afterschool, evening, and weekend activities scheduled for Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30th. All community activities in BCPS buildings have been cancelled as well. Virtual afterschool tutoring will proceed as scheduled. The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service has been expanded to […]

Two Rosedale schools closing early due to water main break

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Two Baltimore County Public Schools in the Rosedale area will be closing early on Friday. Golden Ring Middle School will dismiss at 10:15 a.m. on January 28 and Shady Spring Elementary School will dismiss at 10:45 a.m. All afterschool and evening activities at both schools are cancelled. BCPS officials say both schools are closing early due to a water […]

Fight erupts at Perry Hall High School for second straight day, two arrested

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Police responded to a fight at Perry Hall High School on Thursday. This marks the second straight day of brawls and fights requiring police intervention at the school. Sources indicate that two adult students have been arrested. Additional personnel are being assigned to the school on Wednesday, according to officials. This incident is reportedly unrelated to Wednesday’s fights, […]

Police respond after two fights break out at Perry Hall High School, students pepper-sprayed

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Police responded to a fight at Perry Hall High School again on Thursday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police responded to Perry Hall High School on Wednesday after a pair of fights broke out, officials said in a statement to parents. The incident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning when two altercations erupted involving students. The school […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to be closed on Thursday

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 20, 2022, due to forecasted inclement weather conditions. All school and central offices will open on a two-hour delay. All school and community activities in school buildings are canceled. All childcare programs are canceled.

Baltimore County Public Schools to open two hours late on Thursday

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools will now be closed on Thursday. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, including the Virtual Learning Program, will open 2 hours late on Thursday, January 20, due to expected severe weather. Morning Pre-K classes are cancelled. All school administrative offices and central offices will open on a two-hour delay. BCPS officials will […]

Inspector General Report: Baltimore County School Board broke state law, skirted spending rules

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education (OIGE) has released a report indicating that the Baltimore County Board of Education violated state law when it hired outside legal counsel. The board also structured spending transactions so as to skirt its own spending rules. The Inspector General initiated an investigation based on a complaint alleging members of the […]

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