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–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited the Essex waterfront this week to spotlight the second year of a program to remove derelict crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, and announced a collection site for oyster shell recycling. In conjunction with Maryland non-profit Oyster … Read more
The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students for the 2021-2022 school year is 84.5 percent, according to data released March 9 by the Maryland State Department of Education. BCPS’ graduation rate is 1.8 percentage points below the state average of 86.3 percent and is a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams- The Parkville Boys Basketball team finally made it to the 4A State Finals after a 71 to 58 win over Gaithersburg at Wise High School on Wednesday. This is the Knights first appearance in the state title since 1974 and the team is still looking for … Read more
-by Delegate Bob Long, District 6- Last week, I testified in front of the Board of Public Works (Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Liberman and Treasurer Derek Davis) on the Merritt Station II proposed housing project in Dundalk. The Merritt Properties LLC’s project calls for the construction of an 84-unit age-restricted community, located at 1440 … Read more
-photo courtesy of Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce- The Dundalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back this weekend. The Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce will host the event this Saturday, March 11 at 11 a.m. The parade will start at the Logan Village Shopping Center and will end at Dundalk Elementary School. For more information, … Read more
-by Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki- Your neighborhood middle school may be changing. Baltimore County Public Schools are in the process of redistricting middle school students. As you know, this doesn’t just impact the kids in your neighborhood, this also impacts your property values. You probably chose your neighborhood in part or whole because … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its fire and medic units are handling an apparent medical emergency in a vehicle on eastbound White Marsh and Honeygo boulevards Several calls to 911 reported an unconscious person in a vehicle. This incident was reported on Tuesday, March 7 around 5:30 p.m.
The committee charged with considering boundary options for Central and Northeast area middle schools will host two public information sessions: on March 8 at 7 p.m. at Parkville High School at 2600 Putty Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21234 and on March 9 at 7 p.m. at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology at … Read more
BCPS is looking for a new leader after Dr. Darryl L. Williams said he will not return as BCPS Superintendent. The Board of Education of Baltimore County (Board) has selected McPherson and Jacobson LLC, to assist in the national search for his replacement. McPherson and Jacobson LLC, was chosen from among six search firms that … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS Athletics Twitter page – Parkville Boys Basketball is back in the 4A State Semifinals after a 59 to 49 home win over Duval in the state quarterfinals. Overlea’s season came to an end with a home loss to Largo 76 to 72. The Knights are back in their third straight semifinals. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Eastern Tech Athletic Department- Eastern Tech Girls Basketball season came to an end on Friday night after a 66 to 29 loss to Lackey from Southern Maryland. The game was played at Lackey in the MPSSAA 2A Quarterfinals. The Mavericks advanced to the state final eight after beating Chesapeake 63 to 25 … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Crews were on scene of a dwelling fire on March 3 in Dundalk. The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported the fire in the 3100 block of Baybriar Road in Dundalk on Friday afternoon. Motorists were told to avoid the area as … Read more
Members of the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, March 1, in Essex. A 2020 Honda CRV was traveling southbound on Route 702 approaching Old Eastern Avenue when a pedestrian entered the roadway on March 1 around 8:10 p.m. The pedestrian, … Read more
Justin Patterson, interactive media production instructor and technology education department chair at Chesapeake High School STEM Academy, has been named Region 1 Teacher of the Year by Magnet Schools of America “We are so pleased that Justin Patterson’s contributions to Chesapeake High are being recognized at the national level,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent … Read more
Overlea celebrates it Regional Title Win – photo courtesy of BCPS Athletics Twitter page- Parkville and Overlea Boys Basketball teams are in the state quarterfinals after regional final wins. Overlea edged Carver Vo-Tech 75 to 73. Overlea got to the 2A regional finals by defeating Eastern Tech in the second round. Eastern Tech beat Chesapeake … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) announced they plan to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the 2023-24 school year. BCPS provided free lunch after students returned to school after the pandemic in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. “Students in 87 BCPS schools currently receive free meals as part of the federal … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS Athletics– The Eastern Tech Girls Basketball team is going to the 2A State Quarterfinals. The Mavericks advanced after a 63 to 22 win over their Essex rivals Chesapeake on Wednesday in the 2A North Regional Finals. Tech started the playoffs with a first-round bye and a 47-11 win over Dunbar in … Read more
-photo courtesy of Rossville Elementary Twitter page- Rossville Elementary School made the sad announcement that one of its teachers, Rahmel Summerlin, has died. “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our 3rd grade teacher, Mr. Summerlin. Our family circle is broken so please keep us in your thoughts … Read more
–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Crews responded to a tow truck fire near Pulaski Highway in Rosedale Last weekend. According to the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company, the fire took place Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. Crews rapidly extinguished the fire utilizing two handlines.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched on Halstead Road on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Firefighters were met with heavy fire from terrace window. Crews rescued multiple residents from balconies. One person transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The fire was under control at 10:33 p.m.
– by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- Recently, a bill was introduced to put speed cameras all over Baltimore County! Currently in Baltimore County, expansion of speed cameras beyond school zones requires approval from legislators in Annapolis. This proposal will allow speed cameras on any road with … Read more