BCPS elementary school boundary study committee to hold first meeting in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to begin a study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The first committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]

Maryland State Police boosting enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police are stepping up enforcement efforts over the Labor Day weekend, urging motorists to drive safely and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. According to a press release, troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) […]

Chipotle to open new Parkville location

PARKVILLE, MD—Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new restaurant location in Baltimore County on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The new restaurant will be located in the former Mamma Lucia space at 1991 E. Joppa Rd. (21234) and it will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to its full menu, the new location will offer the brand’s […]

Panda Express, Reading Partners Baltimore serve up support for local kids with back-to-school fundraiser

BALTIMORE, MD—Panda Express is partnering with Reading Partners Baltimore for a back-to-school fundraiser to support literacy programs for local students. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, seven Baltimore-area Panda Express locations will donate 20% of pre-tax sales from qualifying orders to the nonprofit. The funds will help provide free, one-on-one tutoring and literacy enrichment programs to students. Customers can participate by placing […]

2025 Johnny Appleseed Festival to be held at Weber’s Farm in September

CARNEY, MD—Fall is almost here, which means it’s once again time for Weber’s Cider Mill Farm’s annual Johnny Appleseed Festival. The 50th annual festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025. There will be hay rides, gem mining, tractor rides, face painting, balloon animals, a “boo barn,” and more. Both […]

2025 Stanstock Music Festival comes to Fallston this September

FALLSTON, MD—An annual tradition returns to Fallston this September. The 2025 Stanstock Music Festival will take place at the Fallston Barrel House on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025. Voted Maryland’s No. 1 music festival, the annual bash features two full days of multiple live bands on two stages. Stanstock was the brainchild of Stan Gibson, a local […]

Councilman Marks announces community input meeting on development project in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Thursday that a public meeting would be held to discuss a proposed development project that would increase the number of homes along the Chapel Road corridor. The project, known as Perry Hall Chapel Estates, would require a zoning change to proceed. Marks, a Republican who represents Perry Hall, stated that the development […]