Almost Home Child Care Center Opens in Perry Hall

– photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- The new Almost Home Child Care Center at Perry Hall Square held a ribbon cutting on Saturday morning. Christina Kesting and her staff joined county and state government elected officials for the ceremony According to Councilman David Marks, this is the second location in the Perry Hall area … Read more

BCPS Artwork Displayed at AVENUE Ice Rink

– Artwork by Diana Vargas Juarez, courtesy of BCPS- Twelve pieces of student artwork are now on display at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink through a partnership between the shopping center (managed by Federal Realty) and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Visual Arts. “This is our third winter exhibition with The … Read more

High School Basketball Playoffs Start Friday

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) will start their boys and girls basketball playoffs on Friday. Here is a look at the three classifications that involve local schools. 4A Boys Parkville was undefeated during the regular season before losing in the Baltimore County Championship Game to New Town. Despite that loss, the Knights … Read more

Local Students Finalist in Black History Oratory Competition

Baltimore County Public Schools students are among many finalists in WJZ’s Black History Oratory Competition 2023. The finalists were selected from among the 200 Maryland students who submitted essays. The BCPS students who are finalists from eastern Baltimore County schools are: • Mahlet Nigussu, Grade 11, Perry Hall High School • Favour Ogedengbe, Grade 11, … Read more

East County High School Soccer Players Honored Statewide

The Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer announced their All-State players for Maryland in 2022. An All-State Banquet was held on Monday, Feb. 6 at BWI Airport Marriott where winners received certificates. Dom Dubon, a senior forward at Sparrows Point High School, was the only local boy to be named All-State. Emma Koller, a senior … Read more

Six BCPS Seniors Finalist for Presidential Scholars Program

On the basis of their academic achievements, six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors from five high schools have been named candidates in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates are: • Noah W. Duncan, Eastern Technical High School • Owen D. Fay, Towson High School • Andrew H. Han, Parkville High School • Naomi … Read more

Perry Hall HS Girls Soccer Star Named All-State

–photo courtesy of Perry Hall H.S. Athletic Boosters- Perry Hall High School announced that Senior and Girls Soccer star Kamryn Williams has been selected to her second consecutive All-State selection. “The Gator community is proud of you & grateful for the talent & sportsmanship you’ve brought to Perry Hall High School Athletics in your stellar … Read more

BCPS Students Honored for Fire Prevention Artwork

–BCPS Flickr Page/Lilia Smith, Pine Grove ES- Baltimore County Public Schools’ Grade 3 students were honored for their participation in the annual Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. During an award ceremony at Dundalk High School, the five students received awards while 28 others received honorable mentions. Awards were presented to: 1st Place … Read more

Marks Guest Speaker at PHIA Jan. 12 Meeting

The PHIA is holding the bi-monthly General Membership meeting Thursday, Jan. 12 at Honeygo Run Regional Park at 9033 Honeygo Blvd. in Perry Hall at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is 5th District County Councilman, David Marks. Please come to listen to his upcoming plans for the area and prepare any questions that you might … Read more

Worker Injured by Asphalt Roller in Perry Hall

The Office of Councilman David Marks reported a construction worker was injured Monday morning in Perry Hall. According to the report, a worker was was struck by an asphalt roller during a Seven Courts resurfacing project. “The employee was taken to the hospital by ambulance. No word on the employee’s condition,” Councilman Marks wrote on … Read more

BCPS to Hold Boundary Study for Northeast Middle Schools

–photo courtesy of BCPS Board Member Julie Henn- The committee charged with considering boundary options for Central and Northeast area middle schools will be meeting between Jan. 12 and March 29. The purpose of the boundary study is to establish an attendance area for the new Northeast area middle school, expand the attendance area for … Read more

Perry Hall House Fire Reported on Perry View Court

–photo courtesy of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company- The Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were operating on the scene of a working dwelling fire in Perry Hall. The fire was reported at Perry View Court on Tuesday afternoon. Crews arrived to find fire showing,and working fire was requested. The fire has been knocked and crews … Read more

Perry Hall & Patapsco Students Named to All State Ensembles

Forty BCPS students from 11 middle and high schools have been accepted into the Maryland Music Educators Association’s 2023 All State Ensembles. “All State Ensembles represent the pinnacle of music achievement in the state of Maryland,” said Dr. Brian K. Schneckenburger, BCPS supervisor of music and dance education. “The audition process is highly competitive and … Read more