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.
Late Wednesday night the Unified Command confirmed crews recovered the body of another construction worker missing in wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Record heat is possible Thursday with highs topping out in the lower 90s. Showers return this weekend.
The Baltimore Orioles put right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of shoulder inflammation, and they activated lefty John Means.
Former Mayor Sheila Dixon wants her old job back—and is in a tight rematch with Mayor Brandon Scott in the Democratic Party primary.
Baltimore mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon and State's Attorney Ivan Bates walked through the Federal Hill community to address public safety.
Former city and state prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah says he is dropping out of the Baltimore City Mayoral race.
Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said on MSNBC that she's done nothing wrong and that she was targeted as she awaits sentencing on her mortgage fraud conviction.
Late Wednesday night the Unified Command confirmed crews recovered the body of another construction worker missing in wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
An encampment supporting Palestine during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war expanded Wednesday on Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus.
Former Mayor Sheila Dixon wants her old job back—and is in a tight rematch with Mayor Brandon Scott in the Democratic Party primary.
Johns Hopkins said it reached an agreement with the pro-Palestinian protests that if they dispersed, they could protest on campus from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but organizers deny that claim.
Joining universities across the country, student protesters set up tents for an encampment to pressure Johns Hopkins to disinvest from Israel as outrage grows over the mounting death toll in Gaza.
Shipping challenges have emerged after the Key Bridge collapse temporarily closed the Port of Baltimore, throwing the agricultural community into a state of uncertainty.
Like Baltimore City's lawsuit against the two Singapore-based companies, the company claims the owners of the Dali were negligent in letting the ship leave the Port of Baltimore without failing to fix known power problems.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
We are live at Sterling Forever this morning to see what they thinnk is the perfect gift for Mom this year.
We are joined in studio by DeAndra Bailey from Baltimore, who is headed to Paris to compete in the Food Network competition.
In the debut of "Hangin' with Huber," Huber reflects on a recent family trip to Disney World
The Pratt Library Book Club is kicking off with recommendations from Meghan McCorkell for both adults and kids! Also, don't forget the library's Summer Break Baltimore Program is coming up
Held annually over the past 25 years, the festival has evolved, embracing new technologies, formats, and voices while remaining true to its core mission of celebrating the power of cinema to inspire, provoke, and unite audiences.
The Baltimore Orioles put right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of shoulder inflammation, and they activated lefty John Means.
The Baltimore Orioles were on the short end of a pitchers' duel among the top two teams in the American League East.
The Baltimore Ravens have picked up the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh.
Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens are introducing field-level seats to M&T Bank Stadium this year as part of a major renovation plan.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
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.
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.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
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 theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
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.
Record heat is possible Thursday with highs topping out in the lower 90s. Showers return this weekend.
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Demonstrators camped overnight on the Johns Hopkins University campus to show solidarity with Gaza, but the Baltimore university says it is ready to take action if any students violate its rules.
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