Dundalk, Middle River locations added to BCPS mobile meal distribution program

TOWSON, MD—Holabird East Apartments, Martin Boulevard Elementary School, and Norwood Elementary School have been added to the list of distribution locations for the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Mobile Meal Program, effective Monday, May 4. At all sites, students will receive a breakfast, lunch, and snack on Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, students will receive two breakfasts, two lunches, and two […]

Essex-area principals among six finalists for 2020 Principal of the Year

ESSEX, MD—Two principals from the Essex area are among six finalists for 2020-21 Baltimore County Public Schools Principal of the Year. Kelly O’Connell is in her fourth year as principal at Mars Estates Elementary School and her 18th year with BCPS. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in human resources school leadership from Towson […]

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds release flyover path, time for Saturday’s Healthcare Heroes Day

UPDATE: The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force squadrons have issued an update reminding spectators to follow social distancing  safety guidelines. “Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event,” the release said. “They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals […]

Middle River Dollar General, Essex Domino’s robbed at gunpoint

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the robberies in Essex/Middle River. Original story below… ——— ESSEX/MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported this week. At just before 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, three individuals pried open the door to the storage unit and damaged a garage door in the 300-block […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Nursing home facilities account for half of all Maryland COVID-19 deaths

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has begun releasing data on COVID-19 outbreaks within state nursing homes, as directed this week by Governor Larry Hogan. The new data shows that nursing home deaths account for about 50 percent (48%) of all Maryland coronavirus-related deaths. Health officials stated […]

Eastern Tech student elected officer of Maryland Future Business Leaders of America

ESSEX, MD—Three Baltimore County Public Schools students, including a student at Eastern Technical High School, have been elected officers of the Maryland Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Kathy Yao of Dulaney High School was elected state president. She is the state vice president for the current school year. Vinay Khosla, also of […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 20,000

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Tuesday that there have been over 20,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the state. In addition, however, close to 1,300 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 87,000 negative test results. As of Tuesday […]