Baltimore County Police Department to give away steering wheel locks next week

TOWSON, MD—A pop-up event hosted by the Baltimore County Police Department next week will give away free steering wheel locks to residents who own a Hyundai with a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 25, 2024 or until supplies last. The event will take place at Security Square (former Sears), located […]

BCPS educators earn 4 state-level awards from the Maryland Art Education Association

TOWSON, MD—Four Baltimore County Public Schools educators have earned statewide honors from the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, the BCPS Office of Visual Arts has selected nine district-level award winners. State- and district-level awards will be presented during the 2024 MAEA virtual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m., to be followed by a Summer Celebration at […]

BCPS names Teacher of the Year, Essex educator named Principal of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have named their 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Stephanie Gerhold, an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher at Woodlawn Middle School, has been named Teacher of the Year for BCPS. The award was announced on Thursday, April 18, 2024, during a gala at […]

Baltimore Music Educators Wind Symphony to perform benefit concert in Towson for Kids Helping Hopkins

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore Music Educators Wind Symphony will perform a benefit concert in Towson later this month to raise money for Kids Helping Hopkins. The concert is free, open to the public, and will be held on April 27, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. The Baltimore Music Educators Wind Symphony is […]

BCPS Curriculum Nights: Learn & engage in Baltimore County schools

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students, parents, caregivers, and stakeholders are invited to participate in the 2024 BCPS Curriculum Nights. The BCPS Curriculum Nights are an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the district’s curriculum and efforts to improve instruction in different subjects areas. These events will provide information on priority areas for the upcoming school year […]

Baltimore County man is Maryland’s newest lottery millionaire

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man is laughing all the way to the bank after winning $1,000,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. “I’ve played for 20 years,” said the new Maryland millionaire, with a big smile. “I never won this big until now!” The happy Woodlawn resident’s choice of the $20 100X the Cash scratch-off came down to its bright […]

Baltimore County woman ready to retire after $953,280 lottery win

WINDSOR MILL, MD—A Baltimore County woman managed to maintain her composure while in public after winning a $953,280 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Extreme Green game. That changed the minute she got in her car, the happy winner told Maryland Lottery officials. The lucky lady, who adopted the nickname “Silver Dove” for anonymity, was waiting for her car to […]