The County Collection
Welcome to the photo gallery for Baltimore County Government—a regularly updated photo collection of County events and initiatives. Each photo gallery opens in a new window.
| Baltimore County Parade of Gold October 4 included a 3 p.m. Parade of Gold through Phelps’ hometown of Towson beginning at the intersection of York Road and Burke Avenue, continuing down York Road and through the Rodgers Forge neighborhood where Michael grew up and where his mother, Debbie, still resides. Following the Baltimore County parade, Phelps and the Maryland Olympians were honored with an event to remember at Fort McHenry in Baltimore City. |
 | Fire Prevention Poster Contest Forty-one third graders from Baltimore County public schools were honored November 27 at a ceremony at Loch Raven High School for their participation in this year's Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. The Baltimore County Fire Service sponsors the contest each year to heighten awareness of important fire safety issues. This year's poster theme was, "Practice Your Escape Plan!” |
 | Fire Apparatus Dedication County officials dedicated two large sophisticated pieces of regional homeland security apparatus on September 17 at a ceremony at Texas Station 17. A $417,000 urban search and rescue vehicle to be housed at the Texas Station and a $467,000 decontamination unit to be housed at Chase Station 54. They also dedicated a new $579,000 addition to the Texas station. |
 | Fill the Boot for a Good Cause County Executive Jim Smith and Fire Chief John Hohman congratulated members of the Local 1311 firefighters union on their annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maryland. |
 | Public Safety Day View Photo GalleryAbout 2,000 people attended the 3rd annual "Public Safety Day" at White Marsh Mall, held July 28 and sponsored by the Baltimore County Police and Fire departments, the Police Community Relations Council and the Office of Fair Practices. |
 | 2007 Waterfront Festival Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith invited all citizens to enjoy the third Community Waterfront Festival on Saturday, May 12 at Martin’s Lagoon near Martin State Airport in Middle River. |
 | Six Alarm Fire in Violetville On June 3, 2007, a huge, six-alarm fire in the 1400 block of Rome Road in Violetville consumed the Wollenwebers Trucking and Warehousing complex. Fire crews remained on the scene days after the fire, working to extinguish hot spots in the massive piles of debris. |
County Officials Named Among Top 100 Women County Executive Jim Smith hosted a garden party to honor three County officials who were named among the Top 100 Women of Maryland by the Maryland Daily Record. This is the third time Delegate Jones has received this honor, so she was also named to the "Circle of Excellence for Sustained Achievement." | |
 | Smith Dedicates New Police Helicopters and New Hangar Facility Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith, along with Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence Sheridan and elected officials, officially opened the BCPD helicopter hangar and dedicated three new helicopters at Martin State Airport on the morning of April 20. The 10,000 square foot hangar and office facility, costing $2.3 million, will bring the County’s aviation operation in line with other law enforcement aviation operations in the state. The BCPD is the proud owner of three new American Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopters, costing approximately $3.2 million each. The updated systems in concert with the airframe improvements equate to a quicker response time to calls for service and an increased availability in adverse weather conditions. The new helicopters are the best-equipped police helicopters in the U.S. Airborne Law Enforcement community. |
 | Women Making a Difference On March 22, 2007 the Baltimore County Commission for Woman held it’s Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year presentation ceremony to honor women from Baltimore County who have made significant contributions, which have enhanced the quality of life for the citizens of Baltimore County. In recognition of it’s 25th anniversary the Commission also recognized 5 women who have made lasting contributions through their efforts that have enriched the lives of others. These women were presented with Women Making a Difference Award. |
 | Baltimore County Fire Department's Annual Promotional and Commendation Ceremony The Baltimore County Fire Department uniformed personnel and civilians who performed heroically at its annual Promotional and Commendation Ceremony held at Goucher College. |
 | Waterfront Festival Poster Contest Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith recognized Baltimore County Public Schools students who participated in the Waterfront Festival poster contest and created the winning pieces. Doug Bennett, a senior at Catonsville High School, takes home first place. His winning graphic represents the Festival’s theme of celebrating land, sea, and air. Second place went to Tom Johnston of Towson High, 3rd to Patapsco High’s Antonia Vega, and Alicia Mattheu from Eastern Technical received honorable mention. The 2007 Baltimore County Community Waterfront Festival to be held on May 12 at Martin’s Lagoon in Essex is designed to highlight Baltimore County’s hidden treasure, the 175 miles of waterfront. |
 | State and County Officials Unveil Web Site for Students At Dundalk High School, a news conference of high school newspaper editors and reporters, state and Baltimore County officials unveiled a localized web site that enables students to get clear, real-world information about possible careers and the academic avenues they need to follow to pursue them. |
 | County Executive Honored Chief Surgeon and Team On March 12, 2007 Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and Police Chief Terrence B. Sheridan, along with members of the Baltimore County Police Department, visited the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore to honor Chief Surgeon Dr. Thomas Scalea and the shock trauma team. The County Executive and Police Chief thanked Scalea and team members for what they do everyday—perform lifesaving surgeries on critically ill or severely injured persons. This expression of gratitude was prompted by the lifesaving efforts of the shock trauma team who saved the life of Corporal David Garner. On December 14, 2006, a robbery suspect shot Garner. Recently, Dr. Scalea and the team saved the lives of four police officers—two from Baltimore City, one State Trooper, and Corporal Garner from BCPD. |
 | County Senior Centers Win Fitness Award Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith recognized the Baltimore County Department of Aging and Towson University for winning the 2006 Physical Activity Excellence Award from The State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness. The joint award acknowledges the partnership between the BCDA and the University for their Fitness Center Project. Senior fitness center managers and Towson staff members were also honored. This initiative helps senior citizens reap the benefits of being physically fit by using the centers’ apparatus and equipment under the supervision of professional trainers. The Towson University College of Health Professions provides skilled staff to each of the five centers currently in operation at the County’s senior centers. |
 | The County's Human Resources Building Celebrates a 100 years of Service On March 13, 2007 Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith visited the Open House for the 100th Anniversary Celebration at 308 Allegheny Avenue home to the County's Human Resources offices. The Towson High School Jazz Band entertained at the ceremony with outstanding musical performances. Several folks in attendance went to elementary school here. They walked the halls to find their old classrooms. Since February 22, 1907 the building has served the County for 100 years in various fashion from 1907-1923 it was Towson High School; from 1923-1949 it was a Towson Elementary School; from 1949-1990 it served as Baltimore County Board of Education Offices; and from 1990-present it houses the Office of Human Resources. |
 | Chesapeake Bay Trust Teachers of the Year On February 23, 2006 County Executive Jim Smith spent his morning highlighting the influence that teachers can have by promoting environmental investigation using creative, hands-on approaches with their students. Smith presented an Executive Citation to John Sandkuhler, a horticulture teacher at the Forbush School, a privately run school on the campus of Sheppard Pratt Health System. Smith’s second stop of the morning took him to Sparks Elementary where he honored Elizabeth "Pokey" Fair, designated as this year’s elementary teacher of the year in the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s annual review of teachers around Maryland. |
 | Hereford Middle School Designated Maryland Blue Ribbon School On February 16, 2007 Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith joined State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick in honoring students and staff of Hereford Middle School for achieving the prestigious designation of Maryland Blue Ribbon School. To qualify as a Blue Ribbon School, a school must be in the top ten percent of all middle schools in the entire state of Maryland, based on data collected over three years through state assessments in mathematics, reading, and related language arts areas. |
 | Jim Smith Recognized Local Boy Scout Council in Honor of Scout Anniversary Week County Executive Jim Smith recognized the Baltimore Area Council of Boy Scouts of America marking the institutions 97th Anniversary Week. Smith proclaimed February 6 Boy Scout Day in Baltimore County. |
 | County Executive Honors Junior Nobel Prize Winner County Executive Jim Smith recognized Anna Cyganowski, Notre Dame Preparatory senior, for reaching the semifinalist status in the Intel Science Talent Search or better known as the "Junior Nobel Prize." |
Revised June 22, 2009
