Baltimore County government offices closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected […]

Baltimore County to hold free movie night at Double Rock Park on Friday

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding a free movie night this weekend. The County’s “Screen on the Green” will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Double Rock Park in Parkville. Friday’s featured movie will be “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Gates will open at 5 p.m., concessions and games will begin at […]

MDTA releases Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast for Fourth of July weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—With a record number of travelers expected this holiday weekend, state officials have released the Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast for Independence Day. Motorists should expect heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor Friday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 5, in both directions. The best times to travel across the Bay Bridge this holiday […]

Baltimore County Police Department launches 15th Youth Leadership Academy in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—To keep youth engaged over the summer, the Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday morning hosted its 15th Youth Leadership Academy. The launch was held at 10 a.m. on June 27, 2023 at Martin State Airport in Middle River. During the Academy, 27 youth from communities throughout Baltimore County will participate in the week-long program. Participants will learn […]

AAA: Record-breaking travel volumes expected over Fourth of July weekend

WASHINGTON, DC—AAA projects that 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend*, setting a new record for the holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s projection surpasses the previous July 4th weekend record set in 2019 of 49 million travelers. “We’ve never […]

Where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Baltimore County [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for the holiday weekend. Independence Day fireworks will take place throughout Baltimore County all weekend long. Here’s the full list of 2023 fireworks displays: Saturday, July 1 GALLOWAY POINT, MIDDLE RIVER 8:45pm – 9:30pm Galloway Point, Middle River, 21220 BIG TRUCK BREWERY 9:00pm – 10:00pm 19919 […]

Councilman Marks opposes ‘sea of apartments’ at White Marsh Town Center

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday released the following statement regarding the proposal for more apartments in the White Marsh Town Center: “I inherited three major land use challenges after taking office: the potential development of the C.P. Crane plant in Bowleys Quarters, the proposed warehouse project at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River, and a plan for hundreds […]