BALTIMORE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County has partnered with Maryland State Sen. Carl W. Jackson to open the CCBC Essex pool for free community swim access through Aug. 15. The initiative, announced Wednesday, aims to address the lack of public swimming facilities in the county. The temporary solution provides a public option for residents who may not be able to […]
WASHINGTON—Federal safety regulators and three major pool manufacturers this week announced the recall of approximately 5 million above-ground swimming pools, citing a drowning hazard for young children. The pools, 48 inches or taller, feature compression straps that can create a foothold, allowing children to climb into the pool even if the ladder is removed. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County Athletics Hall of Fame will induct 18 members into its ranks this December, the school announced in a press release. The ceremony will take place on December 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Jack Manley Wellness and Athletics Center at CCBC Catonsville. Established in 2011, the Hall of Fame honors current and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As summer officially gets under way, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding people to take safety precautions when swimming in public areas. The DNR stresses the importance of swimming near a lifeguard, staying sober while in or near the water, and never swimming alone. DNR officials also recommend wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health has issued a water quality advisory for tidal Back River in the vicinity of Cox Park. Recent sampling in that area indicates high levels of bacteria that could prove harmful with direct contact. “In response to recent public health concerns around water quality in sections of Back River, County Executive Johnny Olszewski directed […]
HEREFORD, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools graduate has won Team USA’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Chase Kalisz, a Michael Phelps protege, won the men’s 400-meter individual medley at the Tokyo Aquatics Center. Chase is a Hereford High School graduate and is competing in his second Summer Olympic Games. Phelps called the race for NBC some 50 yards […]