Celebree School breaks ground on new corporate headquarters in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Celebree School has broken ground on its new corporate headquarters in Nottingham. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday afternoon at 8029 Corporate Drive (21236). Last September, Celebree School, which presently operates 34 early childhood education and care centers throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania, acquired 8029 Corporate Drive for $3 million with the intent to relocate its corporate […]

Online petition seeks to close gates at Loch Raven Reservoir on weekends again

LOCH RAVEN, MD—Some Baltimore County residents would like to see a former weekend tradition restored. For decades, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works closed the gates along Loch Raven Drive between Providence Road and Morgan Mill Road to traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. This practice stopped during COVID-19 and has yet to return. […]

Baltimore County reaches agreement with DOJ to resolve ‘hostile work environment’ charges against fire department over nude photos

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday announced they had reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve charges by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that, prior to the Olszewski administration, the Baltimore County Fire Department violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by subjecting 11 female employees to a hostile work environment. […]

County Executive Olszewski announces inaugural ‘Community Heroes’ award winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the awardees of Baltimore County’s inaugural Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “At the center of Baltimore County’s network of strong, vibrant communities are dedicated individuals who commit their free time to advocating for their neighbors and […]

Editorial: Baltimore County Fire Department’s union votes ‘No Confidence’ in Chief Rund

The following is an op-ed piece from White Marsh Cowenton Community Association president Heather Patti In 2021 FACETS Consulting, LLP was retained by Baltimore County through a competitive procurement process to conduct an independent, third-party evaluation of the Baltimore County Fire Department. The study’s scope was to focus on the department’s overall management and administrative functions. The Final Report was […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Rosedale to celebrate the construction of 6 rooftop community solar projects

ROSEDALE, MD—Summit Ridge Energy, one of the nation’s leading commercial solar and energy storage company, on Wednesday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rosedale to celebrate the construction of six rooftop community solar projects across four industrial properties alongside LBA Logistics, a full-service real estate investment and management company, and Black Bear Energy, a commercial buyer’s representative specializing in onsite renewable […]

Baltimore County accepting nominations for Commission on Disabilities awards

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program. Seven award categories will be considered involving activities related to education, employment, advocacy, volunteerism and accessibility. The awards program seeks to recognize individual achievements of people with disabilities and activities undertaken by individuals, groups or organizations that contribute to the well-being and independence of […]

Baltimore County officials break ground at new Sparrows Point Park

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials this week joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park. The nearly 22-acre […]