TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Utah is the most charitable state in the country, according to a new report by the personal-finance website WalletHub. Wyoming, Minnesota, Maryland, and Maine ranked as the next most generous states. The report analyzed 19 key indicators of charitable behavior across two dimensions: volunteering/service and charitable giving. “Utah had the highest volunteer rate at 40.7%, which was 2.6 times […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will launch an all-hands-on-deck litter and debris removal effort starting Monday in advance of the Labor Day weekend. State Highway Administration maintenance shop personnel will span the state to beautify roadsides as part of its Operation Clean Sweep Maryland project. Litter, including plastic bottles, fast food containers and cigarette butts can wind up in […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Who said pedestrian crosswalks are only meant for people? A pig that had gotten loose used the brand new raised crosswalk at Chapel Hill Elementary School in Perry Hall on Friday, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and transportation. From DPWT: Even the locals are getting in on the pedestrian safety action! A colossal pig […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A White Marsh-area veteran is celebrating a big birthday, and a renowned motivational speaker and singer wants to help him celebrate. Janine Stange, who is known for singing the National Anthem in all 50 states, is urging her massive social media following to send 95th birthday cards and letters to Korean War veteran Harry Allender Sr., who will […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Emergency workers saved the day on Wednesday at THE AVENUE at White Marsh after some feathered friends found themselves in trouble. THE AVENUE reports that several ducklings become stuck in a storm drain on site on the evening of June 21, 2023. The Baltimore County Fire Department managed to pry open the drain and free the young birds. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Nepalese cyclist on a 5,000-mile journey stopped in Perry Hall on Saturday. Ajit Baral stopped at Honeygo Park on June 3, 2023. At 23 years of age, Baral was paralyzed due to a spinal cord condition. After an intense physical rehabilitation program, he recovered to the point that he wanted to share his message of overcoming challenges […]