Parkville man ‘shocked’ by $100,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off win

PARKVILLE, MD—He’s enjoyed playing the Maryland Lottery for years and has won prizes in the $5,000 range, but a man from Parkville was astonished when he scored $100,000 on a $10 scratch-off ticket. “I was shocked!” he said while claiming his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters on February 24th. He was sitting at his kitchen table and, at first, he […]

Registration open for BCPS summer music, dance, and theatre camps

TOWSON, MD—Registration is now open for Baltimore County Public Schools’ Broadway Theatre Connection Musical Theatre Intensive, Summer Dance Intensive, and Summer Music Camp. “The Office of Performing Arts is very excited to offer the Summer Music Camp for the 37th year and to continue the Summer Dance Intensive after a very successful inaugural year of that program in 2022,” said […]

Councilman Marks: Baltimore County School Board should reject plan to split Perry Hall Middle School in half

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks issued the following statement regarding the northeast/central middle school boundary discussion: “Over the years, I have generally avoided becoming involved in the redistricting process that is done by the Baltimore County Board of Education. I know this is a tough process and I respect the work that the parent/student committee invests in this […]

Olszewski announces updated schedule for 2023 Baltimore County budget town hall meetings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced an updated schedule for the remaining 2023 Budget Town Hall Meeting series. The Olszewski administration launched its signature series of town hall meetings, hosting one for each Council district, to provide forums for constituents to share their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. The updated schedule of the 2023 […]

BCPS Winter Art Exhibition showcased at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Twelve pieces of student artwork are now on display at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink through a partnership between the shopping center (managed by Federal Realty) and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Visual Arts. “This is our third winter exhibition with The AVENUE,” said Ryan Twentey, BCPS coordinator of visual arts. “This initiative provides yet […]

Attempted carjacking reported in Rosedale, Carney business burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an attempted carjacking, a robbery, and a burglary that were reported over the past week. At around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, three suspects, one of whom was armed, attempted to steal someone’s vehicle in the 8700-block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale (21237).  The victim was injured in the incident. At around 11:00 a.m. on […]

Record warmth expected in Baltimore area on Thursday, followed by wintry mix on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says record warmth is expected in the Baltimore area on Thursday, making it feel more like late May instead of February. At BWI Airport, a high of 77 degrees is expected.  The current record for this date is 78 degrees set back in 1874. At Washington Reagan National Airport, a high of 81 degrees is […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to host major job fair in March

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking teachers and other qualified professionals to join its team for a wide range of positions. Those interested are invited to attend the school system’s upcoming job fair. The event will be held 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the Timonium Fairgrounds. Open positions include: Additional adults (student aides) Building […]