TOWSON, MD—Two new Baltimore County Student Councils events this September are designed to allow students’ voices to be heard and to offer them assistance in becoming more effective leaders. On Wednesday, September 16, from 3 – 4 p.m., students are invited to participate in an Instagram Live conversation with Student Member of the Board Josh Muhumuza, a Dundalk High senior, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced the “Be Safe to Stay Safe” campaign, a public health and education initiative aimed at encouraging residents to properly wear masks and follow other key hygiene practices to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. The campaign, which features Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman and five-time Pro Bowl player Calais Campbell, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools earned seven 2020 communications awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), including two awards of excellence, the association’s highest honors. “We are so proud of our communications team for its extraordinary work,” said Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “The team, which works under the leadership of Chief of Staff Mychael Dickerson, demonstrates every […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci on Thursday warned parents of a new viral teen video challenge, which may result in fire incidents and cause serious injury. While the Office of the State Fire Marshal has received no reported incidents within Maryland thus far, the agency has been notified by authorities of two incidents in Massachusetts. The “challenge” […]
WHITE MARSH, MD – Are you an Instagrammer? The Avenue at White Marsh is looking for you. The Avenue wants users to share their Instagram moments as an “Avenue Contributor.” “We can’t possibly capture every happening at THE AVENUE,” writes The Avenue. “We need YOU! Just tag us @theavenueatwhitemarsh and caption your image with #AvenueContributor.” Each time The Avenue hits […]
Students at an Essex in high school up in arms over a photo featuring a racial slur that was shared on social media this week. The photo showed a student posing on a baseball diamond with a racial slur written in the dirt. The photo was captioned, “Baseball is a white mans (sic) sport.” The photo was posted the Snapchat, […]
County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Thursday that the Baltimore County government website was named the first place winner in the prestigious “Best of the Web” competition hosted by the top national research and advisory institute on information technology for state and local government. “We are just delighted to win the number one distinction for local government websites,” said Kamenetz. […]
The Avenue at White Marsh has just launched a new contest, and participants could win up to $250. To be eligible for the contest, participants should first follow The Avenue on Instagram (@TheAvenueAtWhiteMarsh). The rest is easy: “We’d especially love to see what’s happening while you’re out having fun at THE AVENUE. When you do share your photo, you’ll be […]