New Traffic Pattern NB I-95 After Fort McHenry Tunnel
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced starting March 28 four highway speed lanes through the former toll plaza will be open for motorists traveling I-95 northbound at the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Northbound tolls will be collected via new overhead electronic toll gantry just after the tunnel bore. With gantry activation, toll feedback displays in former plaza […]
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Ohio Train Derailment Waste Water to Go to Back River WTTP
Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. (Clean Harbors) announced in a letter that it has been selected to “treat and discharge the wastewater collected from rainwater, collected water, and stream water above and below the cleanup site of the Norfolk Southern Railroad derailment in East Palestine, OH that occurred February 3, 2023.” That announcement has caused […]
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Nawrocki’s Bill Passes to Help Baltimore County Volunteer Fire Stations
The Maryland House of Delegates unanimously passed Delegates Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected […]
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Parkville HS Junior Elected to School Board
Middle and high school students from across Baltimore County have selected Parkville High School junior Kayla Drummond to serve as the student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2023-2024 school year. Drummond’s one-year term begins July 1, 2023. This is the fourth year that all BCPS middle and high […]
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Kenwood Principal & Stricker VP Named Finalists
Baltimore County announced its three finalists for Teacher, Principal and Assistant Principal of the year. The list included two local names and Kenwood principal Brian Powell was candidate for Principal of the Year. Jodi Pasquale of General John Stricker Middle School is a nominee for BCPS Assistant Principal of the Year. The full release is […]
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Colgate Teacher Named Outstanding Music Educator
Grace White was among seven individuals named Outstanding Music Educators of the Year by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA). According to the MMEA website: White was “coined Ms. Blue by her students because of her blue hair,” makes “kid-friendlybut-not-just-for-kids songs and videos to help her students learn. She is thrilled to now see them […]
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District 7 Delegates: “The Assault on Parents’ Rights”
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- With less than three weeks left in the legislative session in Annapolis, one thing is clear, there is an assault on parents’ rights coming out of Annapolis. The Maryland General Assembly meets for 90 days […]
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Three Local Students Named Carson Scholars
Local Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 482 students nationwide named 2023 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The honored BCPS students for […]
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Del. Long -“Amendment for Balt. Regional Water Task Force”
–The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6- We have been fighting to make sure the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) stays in compliance with the existing wastewater discharge permit issued by MDE. It is important for our wastewater treatment plant to comply with regulations and serve all constituents […]
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Middle River Cemetery to Host Controversial Egg Hunt
-photo courtesy of dignitymemorial.com- Holly Hill Memorial Gardens announced that it will be hosting their first annual egg hunt on Saturday, April 8. That has caused some controversy in the community as many feel it is disrespectful to host an egg hunt at a cemetery. “This is a memorial garden not an amusement park for […]
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