Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Challenge

Baltimore County Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge prompts record-breaking 690 cleanups

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TOWSON, MD—Twenty-seven Baltimore County public schools have been awarded a total of $43,000 in environmental grants after a record-breaking year for the Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge, an initiative aimed at removing trash from local communities and waterways. During the past year’s challenge, 8,019 volunteers from schools and community groups conducted 690 cleanups, collecting 3,702 bags of trash. This debris […]

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Moore announces $19 million energy relief fund for limited-, middle-income Marylanders

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of a $19 million Customer Relief Fund aimed at assisting limited- and middle-income energy ratepayers across the state amid rising nationwide energy costs. The funds, donated by utility parent company Exelon, will be distributed through local nonprofit partners in the service areas of BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power. “Not a […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus condemns L.A. violence, urges proactive action to protect Marylanders ahead of planned weekend protests

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus has issued a statement condemning recent violence in Los Angeles, urging Maryland officials to take preventative measures as protests are anticipated to spread. The Caucus emphasized the importance of maintaining order and protecting communities from potential unrest. Vice Chair Delegate Kathy Szeliga stated, “What began as protests around ICE actions in Los Angeles has spiraled […]

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Baltimore County to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15, 2025, joining national, state, and local efforts to raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. The Baltimore County Historic Courthouse dome will be illuminated in purple from June 15 through June 21 to symbolize the county’s commitment to protecting its senior population. The […]

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Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Challenge

11th anniversary of Clean Green 15 partnership celebrates keeping schools and Baltimore County clean and green

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools this week awarded $43,000 in environmental literacy grants to 27 schools, marking the 11th anniversary of its “Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge” program and kicking off the next year’s competition. The annual Clean Green 15 competition encourages schools and volunteers to conduct quick, 15-minute local litter cleanup events. During the 2024-25 school year, 27 county […]

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Governor Moore announces $6.95 million in ‘Build Our Future’ grant awards

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.95 million in state grants aimed at boosting Maryland’s innovation infrastructure, supporting projects in critical technology sectors from life sciences to clean energy and cybersecurity. Ten organizations across the state were awarded funds through the Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program, part of the Governor’s Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The grants, […]

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Rocky Point Park Trail Essex MD Ribbon-Cutting Announcement 2025

Baltimore County opens new accessible trail at Rocky Point Park

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ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County officials celebrated the opening of a new $1 million accessible trail at Rocky Point Park on Wednesday, a project designed to enhance recreational access for all residents and visitors to the scenic waterfront park. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, joined by the Department of Recreation and Parks and community leaders, officially unveiled the new pathway. The project, funded […]

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Baltimore County Small Area Plan White Marsh Middle River Essex MD

Baltimore County to hold Small Area Plan meeting in Middle River

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning will hold a meeting on the Small Area Plan for White Marsh, Essex-Middle River, Bowleys Quarters, and Rossville/Rosedale. The in-person meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center. A virtual meeting will also be held on Tuesday, June 24th. Additional information […]

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