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Brothers charged for burglarizing houses of worship in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Two brothers from Catonsville, Maryland have been arrested by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) for burglarizing two properties in the area. A number of Montgomery County religious establishments were hit with burglaries between March and April 2024, including the U.S. Zen Institute on...
Tickets now on sale for Fields of Fire Country Concert benefitting WMVFC, details announced
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization that is the busiest and highest-performing volunteer fire company in Baltimore County, on Tuesday announced September 14 as the date for its annual Fields of Fire Country Concert benefiting its fire and emergency medical service operations in Baltimore and Harford Counties. Tickets are now available for the general public to purchase at wmvfc.org/concert.
Parkville teacher named paraeducator of the year
Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC) has named Meghan Anderson of Parkville Middle School as its Paraeducator of the Year, Baltimore County Public Schools officials announced May 9. Accordingly, Towanda Stokes of Hebbville Elementary School (Windsor Mill) as its Office Professional of the Year. Both Anderson and Stokes were surprised on the job last week with award presentations from an entourage including BCPS Superintendent Myriam Rogers, Chief of Staff...
Baltimore County woman pleads guilty to conspiring with neo-Nazi leader to attack energy grid
A woman on Tuesday admitted to scheming with a neo-Nazi leader to destroy electrical substations surrounding Baltimore in an attack that she told a confidential FBI source would be “legendary” and “probably permanently completely lay this city to waste.”. Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 36, of Catonsville, pleaded guilty...
A time to educate: The importance of civic studies in K-12 classrooms
With 2024 being a major election year, it is imperative that citizens of all ages have a solid understanding of how to exercise the right to vote and engage in civic duties. As the AFRO works to cover the issues and happenings of the current election year, it’s important to consider civic education in a country that boasts a democratic system.
Pikesville athletic director accused of framing principal with racist AI recording lied on résumé to get job
WJZ) -- A former high school athletic director accused of framing the school's principal with artificial intelligence in a racist and antisemitic recording lied about his background to get the job, according to an investigation by our media partner The Baltimore Banner. Dahzon Darien, who had been employed by Pikesville...
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Manchester Liquor Store
A lucky Lottery player won a five-figure prize after hitting big on a Powerball ticket that was sold at a popular liquor store in Carroll County. The winning numbers for the drawing on Monday, May 13 were 05-14-29-38-66 with a "Powerball" of 01. It was sold at Piper's Wine and...
BCPS principal, student to speak at national AVID Summer Institutes
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will be represented at the national AVID Summer Institutes in Orlando, Florida, with an educator and a student set to speak at the event. Patapsco High School principal Dr. Scott Rodriguez-Hobbs and Cockeysville Middle School Grade 8 student Jayden Yancey will both take to...
Four Baltimore County women recognized at 42nd Annual Women of the Year Awards ceremony
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Commission for Women on Thursday recognized four outstanding women during its 42nd Annual Women of the Year Awards ceremony.
Bowleys Quarters VFD to host storm preparedness community information meeting
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A storm planning community information meeting will be held in Bowleys Quarters next week. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Recue & Marine will host the session at its banquet hall on Thursday, May 23, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Along with BQVFD personnel, representatives from Baltimore County...
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