Two BCPS high school students named semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Education has named two Baltimore County Public Schools high school students as semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts, or in career and technical education. Up to 161 students are selected annually, and […]

Maryland residents from Perry Hall, Columbia honored at Centenary University Student Leadership Awards

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—Centenary University has announced the recipients of this year’s Student Leadership Awards, with 29 students receiving accolades and one advisor receiving the Advisor of the Year Award.  Maryland residents from Perry Hall and Columbia were recognized this year. The annual awards ceremony, which was held on April 15, recognized outstanding contributions to the university and surrounding communities. Diana Alzate, […]

Maryland’s newest Powerball millionaire weeps with joy sharing news with family members

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland woman has won $1 million in Powerball, the lottery officials announced this week. The woman, who is a self-employed trainer, said that she buys tickets once a week, and usually selects the Powerball and Mega Millions games. According to the Maryland Lottery, the Howard County resident called her nephew on April 3 after seeing a Powerball ticket […]

Baltimore man pleads guilty to 3 armed robberies

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to committing three armed commercial robberies that took place in January of 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Maryland District. Gary Leon Holloway Jr., 46, has pleaded guilty to committing an armed robbery and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Holloway and his co-conspirators planned […]

CCBC’s 11th annual business plan competition awards $62,500 to aspiring entrepreneurs

BALTIMORE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Center for Business Innovation hosted its 11th annual Business Plan Competition in February, awarding $62,500 in seed money grants to aspiring entrepreneurs in the Baltimore area. The business plan competition aims to help CCBC students launch new and growing businesses with the resources of mentorship, education, and business acumen. Prize money was […]

Maryland town named among happiest cities in America

BALTIMORE, MD—With the International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Happiest Cities in America in an effort to find out which cities provide the best conditions for Americans’ mental and physical well being. Columbia, MD came in at No. 10.  Fremont, CA topped the list with Overland […]

Purple Star awarded to 8 Maryland schools for supporting military families

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced that eight schools in the state are recipients of the first Purple Star designation. This recognition is given to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to students from military families. The Purple Star designation program was created in 2023, and schools are eligible if they have a demonstrated commitment to supporting […]