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 the Apprenticeship Maryland program. These students will be involved in construction-trade apprenticeships, such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). “If they […]
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CCBC awarded $30,000 grant and 100 laptops from Comcast for Workforce Development
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 (CCBC) is the recipient of a $30,000 grant and 100 new laptops from Comcast. The grant will help students who lack resources through the college’s […]
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Leadership Baltimore County announcing the Class of 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 government agencies and nonprofit organizations. These individuals have proven their leadership abilities in their careers and demonstrated a genuine commitment to serving our community. This […]
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State of Emergency declared in Baltimore County as Delta Variant infections rise
Baltimore County Logo/Seal By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO Baltimore County Executive John Olszews Jr. has declared another local state of emergency as the delta variant of the coronavirus rapidly spreads through his jurisdiction. Olszewski’s initial declaration of a local state of emergency due to the pandemic was issued in March 2020 to combat novel […]
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#WordInBlack: Biden administration provides ‘roadmap’ and resources for reopening
The Return to School Roadmap (RTSR) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, under the umbrella of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP), that allocates over $130 billion to K-12 to support re-opening efforts. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Although many expected COVID (or the likelihood of contracting the virus) to […]
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Free breakfast and lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year
Meal service plans for students in Virtual Learning Program to be announced soon Towson, MD – The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services will offer all students attending BCPS schools free breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2021-2022 school year, beginning on Monday, Aug. 30, the first day of school. Breakfast […]
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BCPS fall athletics season to begin Aug. 11
Baltimore County Public School students are encouraged to register for upcoming high school sports season. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli, File)Towson, MD – The fall sports season begins Aug. 11 in Baltimore County Public Schools, and BCPS is asking all students to register now for autumn athletics participation. “I encourage all students to consider participating in interscholastic […]
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Baltimore County to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Baltimore County to Commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Workshop will feature tools to empower older adults to advocate for self TOWSON, MD – The Baltimore County Restoring Elder Safety Today (BC-REST) is commemorating the annual World Elder Awareness Day with a seminar for the community. The theme of the seminar is: Stand up and […]
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Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes more than 130 outstanding students
Each honoree received $100 Anthony G. Marchione Award for Excellence Towson, MD – In heartfelt videos, six Baltimore County Public Schools graduating seniors shared their appreciation recently for teachers, internships, and courses that gave them a head start on careers in their fields of interest. These videos are the centerpiece of the 47th Annual Career […]
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Join us in “Celebrating Principal Excellence Week”
This week, BCPS will honor schoolhouse leaders with “Celebrating BCPS Principal Excellence Week.” “Being a principal is always an incredibly challenging and important role,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Every day, our principals are providing instructional and staff leadership, analyzing data, managing facilities, assisting families and students, monitoring and enhancing school climate, nurturing […]
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Baltimore County Democratic Party statement: President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is a significant victory for Maryland and Baltimore County
The COVID-19 Relief and Economic Stimulus Package will Bolster the Economy and Fight the Pandemic BALTIMORE COUNTY — Today, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law. The comprehensive $1.9 trillion relief package championed by Democrats will bring Maryland a giant step closer to successfully fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
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Baltimore County retains coveted triple “Triple-A” bond ratings amid global economic challenges
Citing strong fiscal responsibility and transparency, all three major ratings agencies affirmed Baltimore County’s creditworthiness despite global economic challenges TOWSON, MD — As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disrupt economies across the country and the world, Baltimore County today announced it has maintained triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the […]