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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

53 BCPS teachers achieved, 10 renewed National Board Certification in 2024

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, an independent nonprofit […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close two hours early on Friday

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all afterschool activities, including aftercare. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, January 3, 2025. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled. School and central offices will remain open. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. A Winter Weather […]

Councilman Marks: Priorities for new County Executive must include public safety, no tax hikes

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

Baltimore County Public Library BCPL Connecting the Community Holiday Drive

Baltimore County Public Library launches 2024 community holiday drive

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]

Baltimore County Police Department Patrol Car

Fatal shooting leaves 1 dead in Middle River

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Middle River area over the weekend. At around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, an officer with the Baltimore County Police Department was on routine patrol in the 2200-block of Hawthorne Road (21220) when he located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken […]

Nominations sought for Fifth District Citizens of the Year

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district (PDF), and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on projects to […]

Baltimore County Police Department Cruiser Vehicle

Shooting reported in Middle River

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are on the scene of a Friday night shooting in Middle River. At around 8:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024, officers responded to a shooting in the area of Hawthorne Road and Kingston Road (21220). Authorities say one victim has been transported to an area hospital. There has been no update on their condition. No further information […]

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