J.Crew Factory celebrates grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—J.Crew Factory is officially open for business in White Marsh. The new retail shop celebrated its grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh on Thursday morning. There’s still time to join in the festivities. J.Crew is celebrating its first day with special discounts, sweet treats for customers, and chances to win special prizes. The store is featuring big […]

Maryland town named among happiest cities in America

BALTIMORE, MD—With the International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Happiest Cities in America in an effort to find out which cities provide the best conditions for Americans’ mental and physical well being. Columbia, MD came in at No. 10.  Fremont, CA topped the list with Overland […]

Purple Star awarded to 8 Maryland schools for supporting military families

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced that eight schools in the state are recipients of the first Purple Star designation. This recognition is given to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to students from military families. The Purple Star designation program was created in 2023, and schools are eligible if they have a demonstrated commitment to supporting […]

Maryland is 2024’s 6th-best state for women, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With Women’s History Month coming up in March, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2024, to highlight the areas that provide an ideal living environment for women and the places that are in need of improvement. Maryland came in at No. 6 on this year’s list.  Massachusetts […]

Aero Acres community cuts ribbon on new tot lot

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Aero Acres Community Association cut the ribbon on its new tot lot over the weekend. Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Director Bob Smith, Senator Johnny Ray Salling, Delegate Ric Metzgar, Councilman David Marks, and other officials were on-hand Saturday to celebrate the new park. “Congratulations to the Aero Acres community on the dedication of its new tot […]

Nominations open for BCPS school counseling awards

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development is now accepting nominations for School Counselor of the Year, School Counseling Advocate of the Year, and Rookie School Counselor of the Year. These awards are given annually to recognize the contributions of school counselors and school counseling advocates to the Baltimore County Public Schools system. To be eligible for the […]

11th annual Fish Fry returns to St. John the Evangelist in Hydes

HYDES, MD—An annual Lenten tradition returns to Hydes this year. The Knights of Columbus Long Green Council #8736 will host the 11th annual Fish Fry at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall in Hydes. The Fish Fry will occur on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. The diverse, Lenten menu includes a $13 fish platter that […]