Entertainment, Sports

Rosedale native Stacy Keibler to be inducted in to WWE Hall of Fame

ROSEDALE, MD—Stacy Keibler will be strutting her way into the WWE Hall of Fame, joining Rey Mysterio, The Great Muta, and Andy Kaufman in the Class of 2023. Kickstarting her career as a model and cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens, the Rosedale native burst onto the scene in 2000 after winning a contest to join WCW’s The Nitro Girls. Recognizing …


Education, Entertainment, Sci-Tech

Three BCPS graduates to be featured on Amazon Prime’s ‘The College Tour’ series

TOWSON, MD—Graduates of Chesapeake High School, Eastern Technical High School, and Franklin High School will be featured on the May 23 episode of Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” show. The episode, which can be viewed now on the CCBC blog, focuses on highlighting the Community College of Baltimore County from student and alumni perspectives. The BCPS graduates featured are: Anderson …


Former Governor Larry Hogan announces that he will not run for president in 2024 [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will not run for president in 2024. The former governor spoke with “Face the Nation” in an interview that aired on Sunday morning and said he would not be tossing his hat into the ring next year. “I have long said that I care more about ensuring a future for the Republican Party than …

Paramount+ original series ‘Lioness’ to be filmed in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the new Paramount+ original series Lioness will be filmed in Maryland. The production is scheduled to film throughout the state, including tentative locations in both the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan suburbs, Western Maryland, and the Eastern Shore. It will be produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios. “We are excited …

James Uhrin, Perry Hall resident known as ‘Traffic Jam Jimmy,’ dies at 65

PERRY HALL, MD—A local icon has passed. James Uhrin, known by many as “Traffic Jam Jimmy,” has died at 65 years of age. The Perry Hall resident died of a heart attack, his family says. Uhrin was also the voice of Mondy the Seamonster on the “Captain Chesapeake” show on WBFF-TV in the ‘70 & ‘80s. Uhrin frequently guided commuters …

BCPS Food and Nutrition Services supervisor to compete on Bravo’s ‘Top Chef Amateurs’ this Thursday

TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools employee will compete on a reality cooking show on the Bravo network this week. Bettina Applewhite, senior operations supervisor in the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition, will compete on the “Top Chef Amateurs” episode airing this Thursday, August 12, at 9 p.m. Produced by Magical Elves, “Top Chef Amateurs” gives …

Baltimore County Public Library announces free streaming partnership via Hoopla

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new streaming partnership. Library card holders can now stream free movies, TV shows, comic books, and music via Hoopla. Register for an account at hoopladigital.com or download the free app from the App Store or Google Play. Be sure to have all pertinent library account information ready. Hoopla is the new …

Baltimore County Public Schools employee to compete on Bravo’s ‘Top Chef Amateurs’

UPDATE: Bettina Applewhite’s episode will air on Thursday, August 12th. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools employee will compete on a reality cooking show on the Bravo network. Bettina Applewhite, a senior operations supervisor in the BCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services, will appear on the network’s “Top Chef Amateurs” series. “Top Chef Amateurs,” hosted …