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Students, families invited to visit schools for magnet showcase events

by Special to the AFROOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022

Towson, Md. – Students and families interested in Baltimore County Public Schools magnet programs are invited to visit the programs during magnet showcase events in October. The magnet website identifies […]

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Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hold public hearing in Baltimore County

by Special ReportJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022

By Special Report In 2019, the Maryland General Assembly enacted, and Governor Larry Hogan signed into law, legislation establishing the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC)  as the first […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore County Public Library announced a new digital literacy program

by Special to the AFROMay 15, 2022May 15, 2022

By Special to the AFRO Baltimore County Public Library has launched Northstar Digital Literacy, a free, online, self-paced program that teaches participants basic computer skills. Participants can learn about the […]

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The Moore Report: UPDATE – Baltimore County’s redistricting plan: A Judge rules in favor of fairness and calls for a better one

by Ralph E. Moore Jr.March 4, 2022March 7, 2022

By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on Feb. 22, blocked a redistricting plan from the Baltimore County Council that included just one majority Black […]

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4MORE! 4BALTIMORECOUNTY – A Public Generated Ballot Issue

by Special ReportMarch 1, 2022March 2, 2022

By Special Report OWINGS MILLS, MD. – The 4MORE! 4BALTIMORECOUNTY Ballot Issue Committee invites the media to cover a press conference Thursday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at the Randallstown […]

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Leadership Baltimore County hosts initiative to discuss the impact of COVID -19 on the local community

by Special to the AFROFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022

By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Communities are at their best when pulling together for a common cause. Leadership Baltimore County (LBC) is a community leadership program with a […]

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How will you go blue for Team BCPS Day? It’s this Thursday — January 13!

by Baltimore County Public SchoolsJanuary 11, 2022January 13, 2022

The second Thursday of every January is Team BCPS Day, our day to kick off the new year by celebrating all the individuals who comprise Team BCPS — students, teachers, […]

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BCPS students honored as All-State Dancers

by Baltimore County Public SchoolsJanuary 10, 2022January 13, 2022

Five BCPS students were honored as part of the 2022 Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase. The following students were named All-State Dancers: Mackenna Bonner, Hereford High School Jade Mathis, […]

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First ever BCPS Superintendent Fellows named

by Baltimore County Public SchoolsNovember 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross and Maryland State Education Association’s Education Support Professional of the Year Brad Fisher — Two Baltimore County Public Schools leaders – Maryland Teacher […]

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Patapsco High students commit to apprenticeship program “This is the start of their careers”

by Baltimore County Public SchoolsNovember 27, 2021

At a ceremony held during what was both American Education Week and National Apprenticeship Week, a group of Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts students signed commitments to […]

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CCBC awarded $30,000 grant and 100 laptops from Comcast for Workforce Development

by Special ReportNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Grant to Support the Student Emergency Aid Fund; Laptops Will Go to Students Enrolled in Adult Literacy Education Programs Baltimore County, Md. (Nov. 10, 2021) – Community College of Baltimore County […]

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Leadership Baltimore County announcing the Class of 2022

by Special ReportSeptember 13, 2021January 25, 2022

Sparks, MD—Leadership Baltimore County is pleased to announce the Class of 2022. Each year, Leadership Baltimore County welcomes a new class of high achieving business professionals, educators and representatives from […]

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