Additional details released on Officer Caprio/Unity Playground dedication, ribbon-cutting to be held at Gunpowder Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Additional details have been released regarding this weekend’s dedication of the Unity Playground. A host of county and state elected and educational leaders, including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, will participate in the ribbon-cutting for the new Unity Playground to honor the life and service of Ofc. Amy Caprio, […]

Officer Caprio Playground to be dedicated in October

UPDATE: Additional details have been announced regarding the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony – details here. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—A local playground that was built to honor a fallen hero will be dedicated in October. The Officer Caprio Playground Project will be dedicated from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, according to Councilman David Marks. […]

Construction begins at site of Officer Caprio Playground Project

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Construction has officially begun at the future site of a playground that will be dedicated to the memory of a fallen police officer. The Officer Caprio Playground Project this week announced that demolition and construction had begun on the grounds of Gunpowder Elementary School. In June, officials announced that all remaining funds for the project had been secured, thanks […]

Gunpowder Elementary outdoor stage, Perry Hall High field netting projects approved

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Privately funded capital projects for Gunpowder Elementary School and Perry Hall High School have been approved, BCPS Board Member Julie Henn announced on Wednesday. Gunpowder Elementary Outdoor Stage The Gunpowder Elementary PTA is donating the cost of the installation, materials, labor, fees, and overhead associated with building the stage area of the newly revitalized playground at Gunpowder Elementary. The new […]

All funding secured for Officer Caprio Playground in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—All funding has been secured for a playground that will honor a local hero. The Officer Caprio Playground Project on Saturday announced that all remaining funds had been secured for all parts of playground thanks to funding provided by Crossroads Reserve LLC/Perry Hall Station. Officer Amy Caprio was run down in the line of duty in Nottingham in May […]

Officer Caprio Playground Project bull roast raises over $16,000

UPDATE: All funding has now been secured for the playground. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—An important local project raised a significant amount of money over the weekend. The “Honoring Courage” bull roast was held at the Baltimore Count Game & Fish Protective Association in Carney and proceeds went to benefit the Officer Caprio Playground Project. Organizers say the […]