Baltimore County’s health care workforce program selected to advance in national initiative to boost high-quality jobs

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that Baltimore County has been selected to participate in the competitive second phase of Results for America’s Good Jobs & Equity Project, backed by the Families and Workers Fund, which will help 12 U.S. jurisdictions implement innovative job quality strategies that promote economic mobility and strengthen local economies. “We’re thrilled that Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Executive Olszewski breaks ground on Woodlawn Senior Center expansion

WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday joined state and local elected officials along with senior center members to break ground for the expansion of the Woodlawn Senior Center. The renovation will add approximately 9,200 square feet of additional space to the existing 3,600 square foot center and include a large multipurpose room capable of housing two pickleball courts, […]

Governor Moore kicks off statewide cabinet meeting road tour at Towson University

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller on Friday convened the administration’s cabinet to kick off the governor’s statewide cabinet meeting road tour. For the inaugural stop, the cabinet met in Baltimore County and visited several locations to support investment in education, entrepreneurship, economic growth, as well as small business development. “We are going to the people—we want […]

Baltimore County, Baltimore City officials announce legislation to create regional water governance task force [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott on Tuesday joined State Senator Jill P. Carter, State Senator Charles Sydnor, Delegate Stephanie Smith, and Delegate Eric Ebersole to announce state legislation to create a Task Force on Regional Water and Wastewater. This new Task Force would be charged with making recommendations to modernize the governance of […]

Maryland officials react to beating death of Tyre Nichols

BALTIMORE, MD—Local leaders in Baltimore and around the state of Maryland are reacting to the beating death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee. Bodycam footage released on Friday appears to show 29-year-old Tyre Nichols being beaten by multiple Memphis police officers during a traffic stop on January 7th. Fox News reports that the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has placed two deputies […]

15-year-old killed in Baltimore County shooting

UPDATE: The reward for information on this case has been increased. Original story below… MILFORD MILL, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that left a teenager dead on Saturday night. At just after 9 p.m. on January 21, officers responded to the unit block of Shadwell Court (21244) for reports of a shooting. When they arrived at […]

Olszewski announces 2023 series of Baltimore County budget town hall meetings

UPDATE: This town hall schedule has been updated and revised here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced his fifth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council district, will provide a forum for public […]

Baltimore County awarded over $2 million to grow emerging offshore wind workforce

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that Baltimore County was awarded over $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge funding through the Maryland Department of Labor to connect residents to regional training programs and apprenticeships for career paths in offshore wind industry. “The legacy of Sparrows Point is one built on good jobs for families, […]