Baltimore County releases new food pantry locator tool

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County this week released a new web tool displaying community partner food distribution sites across the county. Developed by Baltimore County’s BCSTAT team, the Food Pantry Locator web tool includes detailed information community food access locations and residents may enter an address, or press “Use my location” and adjust the distance slider to view food pantries near them […]

Dogfest 2022 to be held this weekend

REISTERSTOWN, MD—Calling all pet lovers…Dogfest is back! Dogfest is the Baltimore Humane Society’s largest fundraiser and community event and takes place on their 365-acre property located at 1601 Nicodemus Road in Reisterstown (21136). Organizers are expecting 2,000 animal lovers in attendance for this pet-centric day full of games, contests, food and fun. The event will be held 11 a.m. to […]

Baltimore County Council passes Joy Freedman Care for Cats Act

TOWSON, MD—During Monday night’s meeting, the Baltimore County Council passed the Joy Freedman Care for Cats Act. The legislation, which was introduced by County Executive Johnny Olszewski in October, formalizes the county’s existing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) pilot program to humanely and effectively maintain the free-roaming cat populations. “We know that TNR is an ethical, humane, and non‐lethal way to lower our […]

Olszewski announces legislation to expand Baltimore County’s humane approach for stray, feral cats

UPDATE: The County Council has passed this legislation. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Olszewski on Monday announced plans to introduce the Joy Freedman Care for Cats Act, which would formalize Baltimore County’s existing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) pilot program to humanely and effectively maintain the free-roaming cat populations. “We know that TNR is an ethical, humane, and non‐lethal way […]

Funeral arrangements announced for County Executive Kamenetz

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, who died overnight after suffering an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be held at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, located at 7401 Park Heights Avenue in Pikesville, on Friday, May 11, at 2 p.m. Interment will then take place at Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery – Berrymans Lane. Mourners are asked to […]