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Congratulations to the Teachers of the Year!
The Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce has awarded its annual Teacher of the Year awards to exceptional teachers in the area. These teachers have gone above and beyond this year to help their students succeed. They spend countless hours inside and outside the classroom helping the school community, serving as as an inspiration to their students and their fellow educators. Congratulations to these outstanding teachers, and thanks to all teachers...
Baltimore County Council passes bill to address school overcrowding
Last week, the Baltimore County Council passed a bill that would restrict new development in neighborhoods with overcrowded schools. Developers will now need to seek approval from a new county-appointed committee before obtaining a building permit in areas where schools are at 105% or more of their state-allotted capacity. “Most people would agree that anything above 100 percent means a school exceeds its capacity, but that is not the case...
How Dundalk Middle School students initiated change in their lunch menu
With more than 110,000 students in Baltimore County Public Schools, student feedback is pivotal to success. At Dundalk Middle School, every month, students are invited to attend Community School Committee meetings led by Community School Facilitator Billye Cooper. The meetings offer students the opportunity to share their ideas or opinions regarding the school. In the October 2023 meeting, Anais Martinez, a Grade 8 student, came up with a bright idea: “What if we made the lunch menu more diverse?” Dundalk Middle School is home to...
Royal Farms named The Arc Baltimore Employer of the Year
The Arc Baltimore has named Royal Farms its Employer of the Year for 2024, the organization announced June 6. A prominent and frequented gas station and convenience store known for its food and world-famous chicken, Royal Farms was honored for the pivotal role it has played in fostering inclusive employment opportunities for people supported by The Arc Baltimore, according to the organization’s officials. “Royal Farms’ unwavering commitment to providing support...
Baltimore County Council approves $5B budget for FY 2025
Last month, the Baltimore County Council passed a $5 billion budget for the next fiscal year that includes no tax increases. The budget will go into effect July 1. In November, voters will be asked to approve nearly $600 million in borrowing to cover capital improvement projects, like $22 million toward the new Sparrows Point Fire Station. “I thank the County Council for their continued partnership as we work towards...
Defenders Day celebration returns Aug. 31 to Sept. 1
The Defenders’ Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Howard Park, where the British landed in 1814. This event commemorates the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812 between the Americans and the British which was the largest land invasion by a foreign army in United States history. The Battle of North Point was the last major battle of the War of...
Optimist Club awards Police Officer, volunteer Firefighter of the Year
The Optimist Club of Dundalk recently awarded two first responders as the 2023 Police Officer and EMS/Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. “This is one of our favorite programs,” said Irene Mann, vice president of the Optimist Club of Dundalk. “This year, for the first time, we’re really excited to also honor a volunteer firefighter.” Police Officer Gary Leach and volunteer Fire Captain Marc Taylor were honored during a ceremony on...
'Congratulations, Class of 2024'
We are entering another busy season with high school graduations and awards ceremonies. This is one of my favorite times of year when we recognize our students’ hard work. This past week I had the opportunity to attend the graduation for Battle Monument. One thing that touched me the most was all the outpouring of love for these students from faculty, staff and especially the parents. I am grateful for...
Work Authority cuts ribbon on first US store in Sparrows Point
The Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member last week with a ribbon-cutting event in Sparrows Point. Work Authority, a Canadian company selling work safety apparel, opened its first U.S. store in the Tradepoint Atlantic business park last Thursday. At the ribbon cutting, the store gave away free goodies like water bottles, hats and gloves, and free barbecue was available from Towson-based Slicen Dyson Smoked Meats. Citations from the Maryland General Assembly were presented to Work Authority for opening the store and providing local jobs. The 3,000-square foot retail store is located at 6995 Bethlehem Blvd. Suite 103.
Baltimore County to take legal action for Key Bridge collapse
Baltimore County plans to work with two law firms to “proactively pursue and address legal claims against all those responsible for the tragic Francis Scott Key collapse,” according to a Tuesday press release. The county announced its intentions to partner with firms Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. and Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey & Perlin LLC. The county joins a host of other entities seeking out legal partnerships since a container ship...
Three from Dundalk earn master's degrees at McDaniel College
Three students from Dundalk earned their master’s degrees from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland this month. McDaniel College awarded 296 master’s degrees during the college’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony on May 18. Local graduates included: Rebecca Golloub, who earned a master’s degree in Counseling ...
Debbie Staigerwald honored as 'Woman Making a Difference'
Earlier this month, Dundalk’s Debbie Staigerwald was honored as a Woman Making a Difference at Baltimore County’s 42nd annual Women of the Year Awards for her work with The Sky is the Limit Community Theatre. Staigerwald founded the Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services’ “The Sky is the Limit” creative arts program, which provides barrier-free performing arts opportunities for people with all abilities. Formerly a volunteer...
Local students learn STEM at Camden Yards
Students from Dundalk Elementary and Holabird Middle School were among thousands of kids from school districts across Maryland who participated in STEM Education Day at Camden Yards on May 15. Before enjoying a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays, the students were engaged in STEM-related activities, such as learning about: Soil types from Nicole Sherry, the Orioles’ head groundskeeper.Estimating storm locations from WBAL-TV 11 Meteorologists Ava Marie and Dalencia Jenkins.Analyzing player statistics from Orioles Vice President and Assistant General Manager Sig Mejdal.The increasing role of technology in baseball from Anthony Sanders, the Orioles’ first-base coach.
27-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for murder on Yorkway
Damion D. Moffett, 27, was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 20 years for the Feb. 23, 2021 shooting of Deshante Young on Yorkway. According to court documents, Baltimore County police officers from Precinct 12 responded to several calls of “shots fired” at approximately 7:52 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Young lying in the road, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly...
Fort Howard student graduates from York College of PA
Samantha Barron of Fort Howard graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Barron previously graduated from Eastern Technical High School in the Class of 2020. Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York.
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