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BCPS Superintendent issues statement regarding announcement from Governor Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Salmon

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon authorizing school systems to provide in-person instruction: “From the start of the pandemic, and as we began planning for the reopening of schools, we indicated we would work with Baltimore County health […]

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School Supplies

Governor Hogan authorizes county school systems to begin reopening

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UPDATE 2: Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has issued a statement blasting Governor Hogan’s announcement. UPDATE: BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams has issued a statement in response to Governor Hogan’s announcement. Original story below… ——— ANNAPOLIS, MD—As a result of improved COVID-19 health metrics across the state, Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that every county school system in Maryland […]

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Attorney General Frosh announces court victory in attempt to transfer CARES Act funds from public schools

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Thursday announced that a coalition of attorneys general has secured a preliminary injunction against U.S. Department of Education’s attempt to transfer pandemic relief funds away from K-12 public schools. In reaching the decision, the court held that the Department of Educations may have unlawfully reinterpreted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security […]

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The Exchangeree at The Avenue

The Exchangeree at The AVENUE at White Marsh to hold Grand Opening next week

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UPDATE: Photos from the grand opening and ribbon-cutting can be viewed here. Original story below… —— WHITE MARSH, MD—The Exchangeree at THE AVENUE at White Marsh will hold a grand opening next week. The new location will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 2, 2020 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Back in June, THE AVENUE at […]

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School Supplies

Education Foundation of BCPS seeks donations for school supplies, art supplies, books for students in need

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TOWSON, MD—In less than three weeks, Baltimore County Public Schools students will return to classes but not to physical classrooms. The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools is encouraging the community to help ensure that BCPS students have the resources they need at home to be successful learners. “Baltimore County is so large and diverse,” said Deborah Phelps, executive […]

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Towson man sentenced to 12 years for distributing drugs from Parkville apartment

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PARKVILLE, MD—U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III, on Tuesday sentenced Deandre Laquan Jones, a/k/a “Cuz,” 27, of Towson, to 12 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute drugs near a school, and to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. […]

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BCPS 2020 Online Graduation Schedule

BCPS to hold virtual graduation to celebrate students who completed requirements over summer

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TOWSON, MD—A virtual graduation ceremony will be held this weekend for Baltimore County Public Schools students who completed their graduation requirements over the summer. Approximately 55 students are expected to be honored. The ceremony will take place online on Saturday, August 22, at 2 p.m. All are invited to watch the virtual graduation. The live graduation link will be posted […]

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