Overlea High School educator selected as finalist for 2022-2023 BCPS Teacher of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Six school-based educators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year. The finalists were chosen from among 157 school teacher of the year nominees by a committee composed of BCPS administrators, staff, students, TABCO (Teachers Association of Baltimore County) representation, and current BCPS Teacher of the Year and Maryland […]

Gas prices dip for second straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the second straight week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, declining 5.4 cents from a week ago and stands at $4.17 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 25.5 cents from a month ago […]

Second community forum scheduled to review options for improving overcrowded northeast Baltimore County high schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold the second of its two scheduled community forums this week. The purpose of the community forums is to review options and solicit feedback on how best to improve buildings, enhance school use, and provide capacity relief for high schools in the county’s northeast areas. The forums are part of a long-term study […]

Olszewski to introduce legislation to create Police Accountability Board

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that he will introduce legislation to establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB), a civilian panel charged with working with law enforcement and county officials to make recommendations to improve policing. The Board is required by the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021. “We are continually working to improve accountability across our government, […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing this weekend

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this weekend. APG has firing tests scheduled for Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The base has firing tests scheduled for Sunday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes […]

Baltimore County Police Department invites teens to join summer Youth Leadership Academy

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to keep youth engaged during the summer months, the Baltimore County Police Department is providing Baltimore County youths with an opportunity to attend the 2022 Youth Leadership Academy. The program strives to encourage young people to understand their role in our communities and society. Young people will learn leadership, decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills. Baltimore County […]

BCPS officials cancel Thursday afternoon athletic events due to severe weather threat

TOWSON, MD—All Baltimore County Public Schools athletic events scheduled for Thursday afternoon, March 31, have been postponed due to forecasted severe weather. Officials say practices may continue under the direction of the schools’ athletic director. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the Baltimore area for Thursday. Severe storms, high winds, and a few isolated tornadoes are expected on […]