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CBS News
a day ago
- Business
- CBS News
Baltimore County teachers will get a 5% average pay increase under new agreement
Baltimore County teachers will get a 5% average pay raise under a new agreement, according to an announcement by Baltimore County Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers. The Teachers Association of Baltimore County (TABCO) announced last week that it had reached a tentative pay agreement with Baltimore County Public Schools. The new compensation agreement will take effect on September 20, 2025. Under the agreement, each employee will receive a pay increase of $329 per employee, with a 1% cost of living adjustment (COLA). Employees will receive their pay increases and remaining COLA's on January 1, 2026. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving 2025 will be split into a half-day of remote professional development and a half-day of "mental health" time. This is subject to board revision of the school calendar, BCPS said. One existing professional development day will be converted into a remote professional development day.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Major Baltimore County water main break transpired with replacement project in the works
A water line replacement project was in the works along York Road before a major water main break blocked roads and forced some businesses to close over the weekend in Baltimore County. Lauren Buckler, the director of Public Works and Transportation, said the project consists of adding a new water line and later cutting off the old 30-inch line. On Friday, an aging 30-inch water main ruptured on York Road between Schilling Road and Ashland Avenue, which remains closed. Baltimore County officials had hoped to open the road fully by Monday, but now it appears it won't be until Tuesday, as contractors continue to patch up the road. "I want to thank the citizens who have worked with this logistics," Buckler said. "I know that it's difficult. I know it's annoying not to have water. It's annoying to have road detours." Buckler said the next phase of the water line replacement project was going to be on York Road, from Wight Avenue to Shawan Road, which would cover the area where Friday's broken water main sent water flowing onto the streets. "That section is designed," Buckler said. "We're moving forward toward bidding construction. We hope to be awarding construction by the end of this calendar year." Buckler said the county has worked on this project for more than two decades, and it could take two more years to complete. "This is still a busy section of road," Buckler said. "There will be a lot of traffic maintenance while we're doing that. So, it's not that we just shut down and move full steam ahead like this was because this was an emergency." Several businesses along York Road are fortunate to be back open and see repair work moving quickly. "The workers here did a great job," said Trey English, from Brooks-Huff Tire & Auto Centers. "We're very thankful for the around-the-clock fixings," said Samantha Giancola, the owner of Bagel Works Hunt Valley. Over the weekend, businesses like Bagel Works Hunt Valley took a big hit. "We lost money on our wholesale accounts. We lost money on our catering," Giancola said. "So, we will rebuild that. Hopefully, we'll have a great sales week." English said business at Brooks-Huff Tire & Auto Centers is slowly picking up after a slowdown due to the water main break. "We have some business filtering in," English said. English said it hurts to see businesses closing, even for a few days, while crews close and repair the roads. "These are small businesses, and missing a day can ruin your entire budget for the month," English said. Frustrations still remain on York Road as the business owners question whether they have to prepare for another water main break in the future. "I do think that we all need to take a look at what it's going to look like to fix, maintain, rebuild to a consistent place where this won't happen again," Giancola said. "This all could have been avoided if it had been addressed immediately or sooner rather instead of kicking the can down the road," English said.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Water service fully restored in Cockeysville after major water main break
Water service has been fully restored to residents and business owners in Cockeysville after a major water main break Friday afternoon. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) crews worked through the night to complete emergency repairs to the 30-inch water main break on Saturday at 11223 York Road. However, if Baltimore County residents experience issues such as no water, very low pressure, or persistent discoloration, they may call 443-263-2220 or the City's 311 call center. York Road remains closed from Schilling to Ashland Road to allow for ongoing site work, according to DPW. A partial reopening of the roadway is tentatively expected on Sunday, July 20, depending on restoration efforts and safety assessments. Now that water has been restored, the water distribution site at the Giant parking lot at 11399 York Road has been closed. In the event of a water main break, DPW urges residents to take the following precautions: Run Cold Water – Flush your taps by running cold water for 5–10 minutes to remove any sediments Avoid Hot Water Use Initially – Do not use hot water until cold water runs clear to avoid pulling sediment into your water heater Clean Aerators – Remove and rinse faucet aerators/screens to clear any debris. Check for Discoloration – If water is discolored, continue flushing. If it doesn't clear, contact the number below.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Justice delayed for 45 years: Police seek leads in Woodlawn murder
On July 18 of 1980, when 41-year-old Natalie Noble hadn't shown up at work for two days in a row, friends called the police to check her apartment on Champlain Drive in Woodlawn. 'When the police arrived, they actually got the maintenance person to come and let them inside and that's where they found Miss Natalie Noble deceased on her floor there,' said Cpl. Dona Carter of the Baltimore County Police Department. Noble had suffered multiple stab wounds, police found no signs of forced entry at her apartment and neighbors didn't hear a thing. READ MORE:
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Teen charged as adult after fight among minors, gunfire outside Baltimore County store
A 16-year-old is being charged as an adult after a fight among minors led to gunshots being fired outside of a Baltimore County Walmart, according to police. The teen is being charged with attempted murder, assault and gun violations, police said. Seven minors were detained after the fight and reported gunfire in the 100 block of Carroll Island in Essex on Wednesday, July 16. They ranged in age from 11 to 15, according to police. Two of the juveniles sustained minor injuries during the altercation, though it's unclear if the injuries were from a bullet or debris, police said. Officers said it was an isolated incident and no other injuries were reported. The arrest comes as Maryland sees an uptick in juvenile crime cases, according to data from the state Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). A report released by the department in May shows a 14% increase in juvenile crime cases during the first six months of the year compared to the same six-month period from 2024. Maryland leaders have been working to address juvenile crime, especially in cases where a suspect is on ankle monitoring. Earlier in July, the DJS changed the guidelines for young people who are arrested for serious crimes while on ankle monitors. Under the new guidelines, minors will be detained until their next court date. The policy went into effect on July 3. "Electronic monitoring is a really important tool in the continuum to support young people, but we have to make sure we're using it appropriately and in the right circumstances," said Acting DJS Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino.
