U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state, nation

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list released on Tuesday, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 14 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and four among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern Technical High School […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of April 22

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of April 22, 2024. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for April 22 – 26 between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Officials say these operations are not hazardous to residents […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces community events in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024

TOWSON, MD—Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Through NCVRW, the Baltimore County Police Department will honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services. […]

Maryland residents from Perry Hall, Columbia honored at Centenary University Student Leadership Awards

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—Centenary University has announced the recipients of this year’s Student Leadership Awards, with 29 students receiving accolades and one advisor receiving the Advisor of the Year Award.  Maryland residents from Perry Hall and Columbia were recognized this year. The annual awards ceremony, which was held on April 15, recognized outstanding contributions to the university and surrounding communities. Diana Alzate, […]

Councilman Marks to cosponsor Adequate Public Facilities legislation

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will cosponsor legislation that reforms the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), a statute that governs how development is approved in school districts. The bill is sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka, chair of the County Council. The current APFO has […]