Olszewski: Gatherings of over 50 people prohibited, evictions suspended, water shutoffs halted

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a series of new efforts to further expand Baltimore County’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote social distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Large Gatherings of Over 50 People Prohibited In accordance with the CDC’s new interim guidelines, County Executive Olszewski issued an executive […]

CCBC cancels classes, games due to coronavirus concerns

ESSEX, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County has announced several cancellations and postponements due to coronavirus concerns. CCBC announced on Thursday that all classes would be cancelled from March 16 – 22 and would resume remotely via alternative teaching methods starting Monday, March 23, 2020. Online classes will continue to be held as scheduled. CCBC remains open and services are […]

BCPS and CCBC partner to host 2020 College Fair in Essex, Catonsville

ESSEX, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County, in co-sponsorship with Baltimore County Public Schools, will be hosting College Fair 2020 at CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Essex during the month of March. Representatives from more than 100 universities, colleges, proprietary, and military schools will be available to speak with students and parents. Parking and admission for this event are free. High […]

CCBC to hold emergency preparedness drills in February

ESSEX, MD—As students return for classes, the Community College of Baltimore County will be conducting 10 emergency drills throughout CCBC campus locations in mid-February: Tuesday, February 18 CCBC Essex (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Randallstown (one drill: day) Wednesday, February 19 CCBC Catonsville (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Owings Mills (two drills: day and evening) Thursday, February 20 […]

CCBC, Johns Hopkins University receive $3.88 million grant

ESSEX, MD—The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a combined $3.88 million to the Community College of Baltimore County and to Johns Hopkins University to support collaborations between the two institutions on humanities curriculum and pedagogy. The grant money will be used to continue the Humanities for All initiative, which was started in 2017 with an original Mellon Foundation grant […]

County Executive Olszewski announces 2020 series of budget town hall meetings

UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Town Hall meetings scheduled for March 18, March 24, and March 31, have been postponed. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced his second annual series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents about their ideas and priorities. The seven meetings, one in each council district, will […]

BCPS students ages 14+ invited to register for Baltimore County Youth Employment Summit

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students are invited to participate in a special youth summit to learn about workplace standards, career pathways, and professional development. Attendees will learn about professions in Baltimore County government and will have the opportunity to apply for the 2020 Summer Youth Employment Program. Students are asked to bring their BCPS devices with them to apply […]

BCPS students, teachers participate in Take a Leap Baltimore County Dance Celebration

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools dance students and teachers are participating in the annual Take A Leap Baltimore County Dance Celebration. This year’s celebration, taking place through February 29, features national and regional professional performers, master classes with guest artists, and showcases of local student dance and choreography. Featured performances at the Gordon Center include contemporary dance from […]