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Dozens of AP exam students in Baltimore County may have to retake tests due to missing answer sheets
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Schools said about 100 Advanced Placement exam answer sheets from students at Western School of Technology are missing which could mean retakes for those students.While the district says it's working with College Board -- the organization that administers the test -- to find them, a student told WJZ he is worried about his missing test."It's terrible given how big of a test it is," Western Tech student Daniel Fitzpatrick said. College Board wouldn't go into specifics on the retesting options due to student privacy. However, the organization hopes to prevent situations like this one in the...
Developer abandons plans to build warehouses in Abingdon Woods
A planned warehouse development in Harford County, MD, that tested the strength of Maryland’s forest conservation law has been abandoned, ending a long legal struggle but leaving the fate of the remaining woods and wetlands in limbo. The parties involved in building a business park on a 326-acre tract...
Marks: Council expected to approve purchase of C.P. Crane property
One of my top priorities as Baltimore County Councilman has been to preserve open space and reduce the development along Baltimore County’s waterfront. We’ve initiated dozens of rezoning issues that will lower the amount of development allowed throughout Bowleys Quarters, Oliver Beach, and other neighborhoods—and in early September, the Baltimore County Council is expected to review a contract to purchase over 80 acres of the former C.P. Crane plant. With...
Cassilly says his plan for Harford’s economic future includes economic growth, not tax increases
Following a challenging fiscal 2025 budget cycle marked by flat funding that raised concerns about the county’s financial future, Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly says his revenue plan for the county focuses on economic growth and efficiencies. Government has to live within its means, the county executive said in an interview this week. With this guiding belief, Cassilly’s plan for the ...
Marks to recommend downzoning 18 acres along Bird River
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced rezoning recommendations designed to reduce the impact of development on the Bird River. First, Marks will recommend classifying nearly 18 acres of land on the southern side of the Bird River near White Marsh Run to RC 20, removing an existing industrial zoning. The new classification is designed to better protect this critical area of the Bird River region from development. ...
$7.5 million in grant funding awarded to Baltimore area for safety and community development
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced a $9.75 million investment into 108 projects on Thursday to improve the health and safety of Maryland neighborhoods through the department's Community Health and Safety Works (CHSW) program. The Baltimore region, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford counties, along with Baltimore City, received a combined $7.5 million to support 81 projects. Local governments and nonprofit organizations are eligible for CHSW grant funding by implementing crime prevention strategies through physical design improvements, operational activities, and other community-centered strategies. CHSW awards fall into one of four categories: Community Placemaking: Community-led collaborations...
Manchester plans nine street rehab projects
Manchester has planned street repairs on nine roads, including upgrades to the Manchester Town Hall front parking lot and the Manchester Post Office rear lot, according to town meeting documents. Manchester has also planned a 2-inch mill and asphalt overlay for seven town roads. Victory Street, Hilltop Drive, about 750 feet of Brightside Drive, a portion of Maiden Lane beginning at Beaver ...
Peter Max Zimmerman, people’s counsel for Baltimore County, dies
Peter Max Zimmerman, people’s counsel for Baltimore County who specialized in zoning issues, died of pancreatic cancer July 15 at a friend’s home in Midland, Michigan. The Towson resident was 77. Born in New York City, he was the son of Dr. Louis Zimmerman, a physician, and Helen Helfstein, a homemaker. A 1965 graduate of the Horace Mann School in New York City, he earned a degree at ...
Councilman Marks to support preserving 47 acres as open space near Orems
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will support rezoning changes that will preserve about 47 acres of land as open space in the communities centered around Orems Elementary School. He will supporting changing about 19 acres of land to DR 1, or one...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Middle River Recreation Activity Center in August
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in August. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Among those in attendance will be County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, and Baltimore...
Campaign to expand Baltimore County Council by four seats fails
Despite a last-minute push from Democratic leaders, a campaign to expand the Baltimore County Council by four seats failed to gather enough signatures to appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. A host of politicians at the local and state level, including Democrats County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, last week endorsed the Vote4More campaign led by Linda ...
Phoenix Launches Pilot Program to Tackle Food Waste and Improve Food Security in Collaboration with Kitchen on the Street and Knead Technologies
Phoenix's fight against food waste has taken a strategic turn with the introduction of a new pilot program, courtesy of a collaboration between Kitchen on the Street and Knead Technologies. Together, these organizations have launched an endeavor, supported by the City of Phoenix's Office of Environmental Programs, to make a dent in the local food waste statistics while simultaneously contributing to food security. As reported by ABC15, surplus food, and compostable waste will be collected from various points including farms and eateries across the Valley.
Maryland dentist's license suspended in New York for defrauding healthcare program
The dental license of Alexandra Antonopoulou, DDS, a dentist in Towson, Md., has been suspended in New York. As part of the agreed penalty between Dr. Antonopoulou and the New York State Office of the Professions, Dr. Antonopoulou will have a one year stayed suspension and one year of probation.
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