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Governor Moore names Betsy Fox Tolentino as Maryland Department of Juvenile Services acting secretary, Delegates Nawrocki & Szeliga issue statement

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced the appointment of Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting secretary for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, effective June 11, 2025. Tolentino, who currently serves as managing director of juvenile and young adult justice initiatives at The Roca Impact Institute, will take over leadership of the state agency. “My highest priority is keeping our […]

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Governor Moore announces grants to help address teacher shortage, support displaced federal employees

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to address both the teacher shortage and the influx of displaced federal employees, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced this week that 11 colleges and universities in the state will receive $1 million in grants to support programs that help federal workers transition into teaching careers. The grants, provided through the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Teacher Quality and […]

CCBC awards $62.5K to budding entrepreneurs

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County awarded a total of $62,500 to aspiring entrepreneurs at the 12th Annual Business Plan Competition Awards Ceremony and Alumni Showcase on Monday, Feb. 3. The event, hosted by CCBC’s Center for Business Innovation & Trades (CBI), saw 10 finalists pitch their business ideas, all of whom are CCBC students or alumni, vying for […]

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Johns Hopkins University tops 2025 list of best universities in Maryland, WalletHub report

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new report has named Johns Hopkins University the best university in Maryland for 2025. With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on November 1, and tuition plus room and board at a four-year college costing $28,000 – $60,000 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its reports on 2025’s Best College & University Rankings, to […]

Baltimore County appoints new director of Department of Public Works and Transportation

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has appointed Lauren Buckler as director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, officials announced on Tuesday. Buckler, a Baltimore County native, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a Master’s degree in Project Management from George Washington University. Buckler held several senior leadership positions […]

Three BCPS students named All-State Dancers

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—For their hard work, dedication, and artistry, three Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named All-State Dancers by the Maryland Public High School Dance Committee. The honorees consist of seniors Charlotte Bauermann from Hereford High School and Sofia Alvarez and Aaron Gensler from the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. This is the second year that […]

Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

Baltimore’s Dr. Joshua Michael to lead Maryland State Board of Education

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Dr. Joshua Michael, a Baltimore educator and public policy expert, will take over as president of the Maryland State Board of Education, the board announced Tuesday. Dr. Michael, who was appointed to the State Board by Gov. Wes Moore, currently serves as the executive director of the nonprofit Sherman Family Foundation, which supports young people in Baltimore through early […]

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