The state’s third-largest school district is planning for deep cuts in response to another challenging fiscal landscape, downstream of the state’s deficit and federal funding uncertainty. Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers proposed an operating budget of $2.49 billion Tuesday. Last year’s proposal was $2.98 billion, which would have itself been a 6.5% … [Read more...] about Baltimore County superintendent proposes $2.49 billion operating budget, job cuts
Northeast girls basketball knocks off Severna Park for first time in 14 years
For years, Northeast girls basketball’s coach and veteran players became accustomed to the dull feeling of losing night after night. That’s why beating a team like Severna Park – for the first time in 14 years – feels so sweet. Grins became contagious among the Eagles as the clock ticked to zeros in a 40-30 victory in Pasadena on Tuesday night. Players wrapped each other in … [Read more...] about Northeast girls basketball knocks off Severna Park for first time in 14 years
No. 4 St. Frances boys basketball beats No. 1 Mount Saint Joseph, 84-73
The highly competitive game that often comes in the area’s biggest boys basketball rivalry — St. Frances vs. Mount Saint Joseph — didn’t quite materialize Tuesday night on East Chase Street. The host Panthers, led by guards Terence Jones and Carter Fisk, simply weren’t having it. The dynamic backcourt took turns carrying the load — both finishing with 27 points — as No. 4 St. … [Read more...] about No. 4 St. Frances boys basketball beats No. 1 Mount Saint Joseph, 84-73
Colton Enderle scores 29 as Manchester Valley boys basketball tops Century, 61-53
Before Century and Carroll County basketball fans in general turn their attention to another installment of the Liberty-Century rivalry Friday, they were treated to the latest chapter of the Wunder-ful rivalry Tuesday night as Century hosted Manchester Valley. The Mavericks, coached by Chris Wunder, younger brother of Century coach George Wunder, came away with a 61-53 victory … [Read more...] about Colton Enderle scores 29 as Manchester Valley boys basketball tops Century, 61-53
Heated debate on Baltimore County immigration bills: ‘We are required to act’
Two Baltimore County Council bills that seek to protect people who are not citizens from discrimination and certain immigration enforcement actions are sparking strong feelings on both sides of the aisle. Introduced in December by Councilman Izzy Patoka, a Pikesville Democrat and candidate for county executive, one bill would place restrictions on the county’s enforcement of … [Read more...] about Heated debate on Baltimore County immigration bills: ‘We are required to act’