BALTIMORE, MD—As National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month kicks off in July, Maryland State Police and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council (MVTPC) are urging motorists to take proactive measures to protect their vehicles from a surge in thefts typically seen during summer. According to the MVTPC, a vehicle is stolen every 22 minutes in Maryland. A staggering 60% of these […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists planning to use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the U.S. 50 corridor for Independence Day travel should prepare for heavy traffic and significant delays from Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Monday. The MDTA is urging travelers to adjust their schedules to cross the bridge during off-peak hours to minimize congestion. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Maryland fire officials and public safety partners are urging residents to prioritize safety by attending licensed, professional fireworks displays rather than using consumer fireworks. The Office of the State Fire Marshal, joined by the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, have announced that 139 public fireworks displays are scheduled across […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking three volunteers each – two parents and one staff member – from Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to serve on a boundary study committee. The purpose of the study is to maximize the use of available space and balance enrollment among Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools. Those […]
FULLERTON, MD—The 2025 Fullerton July 4 fireworks celebration will be a big one, featuring live music and fun for the whole family. The 62nd annual Fullerton Fireworks Celebration & Music Festival 2025 will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, July 6th. The festival begins at 2:00 p.m. this year, with food by Jimmy’s […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for Independence Day weekend and week. Independence Day fireworks will take place in several locations throughout Baltimore County. Here’s the full list of 2025 fireworks displays: Jacksonville Elementary School Saturday, June 28, Dusk 3400 Hillendale Heights Road Phoenix, Maryland 21131 Hereford High School Sunday, […]
WALLOPS ISLAND, VA—A sounding rocket carrying dozens of student and faculty experiments is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, marking the annual “RockOn” student flight mission. The Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket is set for a launch window between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. EDT, from Thursday, June 26, through Sunday, June 29, 2025. For those in […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration is bracing for a surge in air travel over the Fourth of July holiday period, expecting to screen more than 18.5 million passengers between July 1 and July 7. The busiest day is projected to be Sunday, July 6, with approximately 2.9 million travelers. This comes on the heels of the TSA’s busiest single day […]