Howard County Public School System taps chief academic officer as interim superintendent
Bill Barnes will take over for Superintendent Michael Martirano starting on Jan. 10, 2024.
Bill Barnes will take over for Superintendent Michael Martirano starting on Jan. 10, 2024.
This will allow Howard County residents to track crime trends and traffic violations in Howard County.
Next month, board members will select an interim superintendent to fill Martirano's shoes for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.
The fatal collision occurred on Washington Boulevard near Troy Hill Drive at 11:14 p.m.
Investigators found multiple guns—including ghost guns—that were in various states of assembly.
The DPW said the levels of Cryptosporidium detected "indicate a low risk for the general population," meaning the water is safe to drink for most people.
The Maryland School Bus Contractors Association is calling on the Howard County Public School System to use community-based contractors to rectify its transportation problems.
The buses have been delayed, in part, because the bus drivers have been encountering an obstacle course of challenges that include insufficient route timing, traffic delays, and competing with parents and students who are driving to and from the schools.
Parents say that the school bus situation is negatively impacting their families and costing them money.
School district officials cite contractor technology issues and incorrect information as main contributors to the difficulties Howard County students experienced getting to school.
Officers will enforce driver and pedestrian safety in school zones as part of Helping Arriving Students Through Enforcement initiative.
The school district temporarily hired 10-month staff to assist its Office of Human Resources and ensure that all applications and recommendations to hire were quickly processed.
Over 100 residents will be without water until late tonight or early tomorrow.
The water station can be found at a Cooksville parking lot.
The county is specifically looking for minority business owners, women business owners or business owners with a disability.
While some people in Howard County are trying to find ways to beat the heat, other people are embracing it—but hydration is key.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works and its regional partners are asking residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and Howard County to conserve water.
The RRR home rehabilitation loan program assists income-eligible Howard County homeowners with making repairs to their homes.
Someone has been trying to trick older Howard County residents by telling them that there is a warrant out for their arrest because they failed to attend jury duty.
Members of the Howard County Council are cooking up a new plan to reduce carbon emissions.
The Howard County Board of Education has modified its 2023–2024 academic calendar and approved its 2024–2025 academic calendar to accommodate scheduling conflicts, according to school officials.
High school students in Howard County will get to sleep in a little later during the next school year.
Howard County officers are investigating a collision that killed a female pedestrian in Elkridge on Saturday, according to authorities.
Less than a year into her new, exciting dance career, Maggie Kudirka felt a lump while showering.
An 18-year-old Montgomery County teen was denied bond at a court hearing today, after he was charged with what police describe as plans to commit a school shooting at a high school.
Leaders from the Small Business Association traveled to Baltimore to talk about the federal resources available to businesses impacted by the Key Bridge collapse.
Crews continue to work 24/7 on salvage operations related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Gov. Wes Moore and other leaders made it clear Friday it's still full steam ahead.
Dry weather returns this weekend!
Marie Barton is emotional and shocked that Nick's Law passed both chambers unanimously. Now it needs the signature from Governor Wes Moore.
Key Bridge salvage crews Thursday are pre-rigging a large portion of steel from the collapsed bridge before it is moved to nearby Sparrows Point.
A Montgomery County high school student is facing charges after allegedly planning to commit a school shooting, according to police.
An 18-year-old Montgomery County teen was denied bond at a court hearing today, after he was charged with what police describe as plans to commit a school shooting at a high school.
Nice weather returns for your outdoor weekend plans
Leaders from the Small Business Association traveled to Baltimore to talk about the federal resources available to businesses impacted by the Key Bridge collapse.
Marie Barton is emotional and shocked that Nick's Law passed both chambers unanimously. Now it needs the signature from Governor Wes Moore.
Key Bridge salvage crews worked to rig a large portion of steel from the collapsed bridge Thursday before it is moved to nearby Sparrows Point.
As salvage operations continue at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site, the owners of the Dali have invoked a centuries-old maritime law requiring cargo owners to contribute to the costs of salvaging the ship and its cargo.
It is certainly a seller's market right now, but if you're looking to buy a home in Maryland you won't want to wait around too long.
Kenneth Davis, 32, allegedly shot and killed 25-year-old Tracey Elizabeth Carrington as she was leaving a Baltimore bar.
The program operates through a series of anywhere from 4-6 workshops that each focus on a particular aspect of learning and development, and how parenting practices that incorporate purposeful play can support each particular domain.
Falsettos is about neurotic New Yorker Marvin, who leaves his wife Trina & son Jason for his lover Whizzer
Renowned Gospel artist Donald Lawrence is set to take that 2024 GospelFest at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, led by conductor Dr. Henry Panion III on April 27
City Ranch says its lessons are designed to be educational and engaging for people from all walks of life.
All of the proceeds from wellness day at Four Seasons will benefit Camp B'more, a weeklong urban summer camp
It was clear from the start of this offseason that the Baltimore Ravens were going to lose quite a few players to free agency.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was cleared by the NFL after an investigation into violation of the personal conduct policy.
Former Baltimore Ravens' second-round draft pick J.K. Dobbins is reportedly signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Orioles (12-6), winners of four in a row, defeated the Twins, 4-2.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed two runs on four base hits in six innings.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
The investigation is being conducted by Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The state aims to force the company to make necessary repairs and impose fines of up to $25,000 per violation.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
Dry weather returns this weekend!
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Leaders from the Small Business Association traveled to Baltimore to talk about the federal resources available to businesses impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. But not all business owners have been able to receive the help they need.
Stricter boating laws are coming to Maryland as Nick's Law waits for the governor's final signature.
Angel Reese and her new WNBA cohort shone sartorially at the draft, columnist Leslie Gray Streeter wrote.
How does a matted, emaciated, little stray dog turn into a delightful miracle? The answer….Animal rescue! And that’s exactly how a dog named Parker became an adorable ball of loving energy. Deborah Stone introduces us to Parker in this week’s Furever Home.
The program operates through a series of anywhere from 4-6 workshops that each focus on a particular aspect of learning and development, and how parenting practices that incorporate purposeful play can support each particular domain.