Perry Hall Fri. Sep 1 2023 Marylanders Pick Gunpowder Falls As Top Labor Day BBQ Spot An online survey questioned 3,000 families to uncover the best spots for Labor Day celebrations. Gunpowder Falls State Park in Middle River took MD's top spot. Van Fisher Editor
Perry Hall Thu. Aug 31 2023 Baltimore County Council Lags In Representation: Members Serve Triple The Residents Of Nearby Counties The average Baltimore County Council member represents an average 122,076 residents - more than three times Harford County's 43,829. Van Fisher Editor
Towson Thu. Aug 31 2023 Towson Students Rock For A Cause: Tributary Festival to Benefit Chesapeake Bay Foundation The Tributary Festival was initially conceived in 2021 by Reed Spaulding, a Towson High junior at the time, currently studying music business at Drexel University. Van Fisher Editor
Owings Mills Thu. Aug 31 2023 Baltimore County Children's Footwear Startup Secures $500,000 In Funding Since the debut of its initial product last summer, the company has sold nearly 3,600 pairs of shoes, the Baltimore Business Journal reports. Van Fisher Editor
Perry Hall Wed. Aug 30 2023 Harford Hills Elementary School Bus Driver Requires Medical Care Following Altercation With Parent Harford Hills Principal Leslie Stepley stated that the school's guidance counselor will be available to assist students who may require emotional support. Van Fisher Editor
Perry Hall Wed. Aug 30 2023 Five Baltimore County High Schools Among Top 30 In Maryland: U.S. News & World Report Rankings A total of ten Baltimore County High Schools are among the top 150 in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings. Van Fisher Editor
Towson Wed. Aug 30 2023 Baltimore County Council Considering Amendments To Upcoming Plastic Bag Ban Councilman Todd Crandell proposed changes to the act that would exempt all food sellers from the paper bag fee, and entirely exempt Liquor stores from the plastic bag ban. Van Fisher Editor
Perry Hall Tue. Aug 29 2023 Report Uncovers Widespread Time-Wasting Among Baltimore County Utility Workers The Independent Investigations Division revealed that Bureau of Utilities's Grinder Pump Section employees were spending excessive time in their service trucks without working. Van Fisher Editor
Towson Tue. Aug 29 2023 Maryland State Fair Youth Livestock Sale Earns Over $200K For Aspiring Young Farmers Among the evening's high sellers was Blair Heath of Cooksville in Howard County, who sold her 1,434-pound Grand Champion Market Steer to Growing People, Inc. for $22,513.80. Van Fisher Editor
Perry Hall Mon. Aug 28 2023 BCPS Kicks Off Academic Year With New Leadership, Salary Changes, And Curriculum Updates Baltimore County Public Schools welcomed more than 111,000 students across its 176 campuses on Monday, highlighting new hires, curriculum updates, and expanded meal programs. Van Fisher Editor
Towson Mon. Aug 28 2023 Towson University Welcomes Record-Breaking 5,289 New Students According to Towson University, the class includes 3,047 freshmen, surpassing 2018's record of 2,996. Van Fisher Editor
Owings Mills Mon. Aug 28 2023 Baltimore County Leads The Way In School District Financial Transparency Unlike Maryland's other school districts, BCPS is mandated to specify the purpose of each contract over $25,000, unlocking a treasure trove of detailed financial data. Van Fisher Editor
Towson Fri. Aug 25 2023 Baltimore County To Launch Youth Basketball League In June 2024 A public announcement and celebration of the new league is scheduled for Sunday, August 27, at Overlea High School's gymnasium. Van Fisher Editor
Towson Thu. Aug 24 2023 $15.87M Grant Provides Water Bill Relief To Over 75,000 Baltimore City And County Residents The grant will translate into an average credit of $209 per eligible residential water account in the City and County. Van Fisher Editor
Owings Mills Thu. Aug 24 2023 Why Some Baltimore County Students Won't Be Catching The Bus This Year: Revised Walk Zone Policy Last year, Baltimore County Public Schools expanded the "walk zone" from 1.5 miles to 1.7 miles for high school students and from 1 mile to 1.5 miles for middle schoolers. Van Fisher Editor