The following is an op-ed piece from Fifth District Councilman David Marks. It’s Groundhog Day all over again. Baltimore County, like every other jurisdiction, has a long list of school construction projects. In my district, we desperately need to build the new northeastern middle and elementary schools, as well as the addition at Pine Grove Middle School. For two years […]
UPDATE: Keep up with the latest zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Thursday that there have now been over 29,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland. Additionally, the data now shows that over 50 percent of Maryland COVID-19 deaths have taken place in group living facilities. As of Thursday […]
UPDATE 2: The parking improvements have been completed. UPDATE: The parking lot expansion is now under way. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Tuesday announced the approval of the contract to expand the parking lot at Gunpowder Elementary School. The Board of Education approved the contract at its May 5th meeting. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow to help meet the distance learning needs of the hundreds of students served by the school across the state of Maryland. #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—It was a heartbreaking story that had a bittersweet ending. A GoFundMe page has been established to help cover vet expenses for Snoop, the service dog who was found after fleeing from a fatal White Marsh crash. Since Snoop’s owner was killed in the crash, the funds will also help the owner’s sister who is now caring for the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, a man got into a physical altercation with another group of individuals in the 3600 block of E. Joppa Road in Carney (21234). One of the suspects was armed and fired a shot. No one was hit or injured, […]
TOWSON, MD—Holabird East Apartments, Martin Boulevard Elementary School, and Norwood Elementary School have been added to the list of distribution locations for the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Mobile Meal Program, effective Monday, May 4. At all sites, students will receive a breakfast, lunch, and snack on Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, students will receive two breakfasts, two lunches, and two […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—In celebration of educators, THE AVENUE at White Marsh and Red Brick Station announced on Monday that they will be delivering family-style dinners to each of the five finalists announced for Baltimore County Public School 2020 Teacher of the Year. This initiative is in partnership with The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. and their Caravan of […]