BALTIMORE, MD—Wednesday, October 2, 2019, is National Walk to School Day and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office (MHSO) are reminding Marylanders to Look Up, Look Out and stay alert when walking to school and driving through school zones and communities. Schools across Maryland are participating in the […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Police have provided an update on a fatal, Thursday afternoon crash in Edgewood that killed one person. The deceased was reportedly the driver of a vehicle that left the roadway and overturned ejecting two people. The vehicle then caught on fire. The name of the deceased is being withheld, pending notification of next of kin. At just after 11:45 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the 25th largest school system in the nation, will be hosting a Teacher Job Fair for talented, highly qualified educators interested in joining Team BCPS. The event will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019, from 4-6 p.m. The school system is seeking all teachers including science, math, technology education, English, social studies, special education, […]
TOWSON,MD—At the Baltimore County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 24, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Delegate Harry Bhandari both pushed for action to reduce school bus overcrowding and delays. “I appreciate Delegate Bhandari joining me, and I thank Councilwoman Bevins for sending a representative as well,” said Councilman Marks. “I also appreciate School Board members such as […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—With the new school year now in full swing, police are reminding motorists of the rules of the road when it comes to school buses. “When Do I Have to Stop for a School Bus?” The Baltimore County Police Department reminds all drivers to stop when the lights on school buses are flashing. Maryland law states that vehicles must […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Association of State Boards of Education has named Michelle St. Pierre, a social studies department chair and magnet coordinator at Loch Raven Technical Academy, one of its four national Civic Engagement Champions for her work promoting civics education and active citizenship. In partnership with the Frank Islam Institute for 21st Century Citizenship, the National Association of State […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department will be conducting a functional training exercise on Monday, September 30, 2019. The exercise will take place at Towson High School, located at 69 Cedar Avenue in Towson (21286). Baltimore County Public Schools will be closed on the day of the exercise. The public should be aware of the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Starting school after Labor Day has “a clear, positive impact on both state and local government economies” with a total net economic impact of up to $115 million, according to a new analysis from the Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University. The report, entitled “The Economic, Employment and Fiscal Impacts Of Added Summer Vacation Days […]