BALTIMORE, MD—With 25% of all nonretired adults having no retirement savings, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Retire. Maryland came in near the bottom of the list at No. 42 out of fifty. To help retirees find a safe, enjoyable and wallet-friendly place to call home, WalletHub compared the 50 …
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. “Jerry” Jones, III, has notified him of his intent to retire at the end of the year after 35 years in law enforcement. The governor has named Lt. Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. to serve as acting superintendent. “Maryland is fortunate to have the finest …
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore has been named one of the worst cities in which to retire, according to a new report from WalletHub. With fewer than 3 in 10 workers reporting that they are “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst Places to Retire. To help …
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Three Perry Hall High School educators who are retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools were recognized on Wednesday. Ms. McCauley, a guidance secretary, has been with BCPS for 16 years. Kathleen Watkins, Assistant Principal, has been with BCPS for 30 years. Melissa Laing, an administrative secretary, has been with BCPS for 20 years. The three were recognized on Wednesday …
PERRY HALL, MD—Three retiring Perry Hall Middle School educators were recognized this week. Tammy Mills, Patricia Chlan, and Leslie Klock are retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools after this school year. Councilman David Marks, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and Senator Kathy Klausmeier recognized the trio on Tuesday afternoon. “Congratulations and thank you to Tammy Mills, Patricia Chlan, and Leslie Klock on …
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that, following County Council approval, Baltimore County will now offer a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) for police officers and firefighters hired after July 1, 2007. The program allows these employees who stay with the County for three years beyond their normal service retirement to earn a lump sum payment upon …
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A longtime Baltimore County firefighter has retired. Captain Terry “Harpo” Berkeridge announced his retirement from the Baltimore County Fire Department following a 33-year career. After serving as captain of the Perry Hall fire station for the past 20 years, Captain Berkeridge has hung up his gear. Captain Berkeridge was also a lifetime member of the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. …
BALTIMORE, MD—After three decades of transformational leadership at UMBC, President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III has announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. President Hrabowski is nationally celebrated for his results-driven commitment to inclusive excellence, collaborative approach to leadership, and mentorship that pairs high expectations with strong support. Through his time at UMBC, these qualities …