Local organizations organize food drives, giveaways during holiday season

UPDATE: See photos from this weekend’s food donation here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local communities are getting into the holiday spirit by helping the less fortunate. Perry Hall’s Moores Meadows neighborhood organized a food drive that will provide more than 80 lunches to needy households, according to Councilman David Marks. In addition, Rosedale’s Central Christian Assembly is partnering […]

Perry Hall Knights of Columbus Council donates 73 coats to needy children

PERRY HALL, MD—On Friday, Knights of Columbus Father Burggraff Council #6021, Perry Hall, donated 73 coats to the Center for Family Success in Essex. The coats, purchased by the Knights of Columbus, will be given to needy children by the Baltimore County Department of Health. Glen Sauer and Calvin Anthony from the Knights of Columbus joined Councilman David Marks, who […]

WMVFC rescues trapped cat in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—The heroic crew at White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company pulled off another good deed this week by rescuing a trapped cat, and no, it wasn’t on Hiss Avenue. One of their members who lives in Honeygo Village saw an online post seeking tips on and advice on how to rescue their cat that had been stuck behind a […]

Girl Scouts deliver cookies to police officers at White Marsh Precinct

WHITE MARSH, MD—Some local police officers received a very special delivery this week. On Thursday, the Baltimore County Police Department’s White Marsh Precinct received a deliciously-sized donation of cookies from Junior Girl Scout Troop 982, along with a heartfelt message from the girls: On behalf of Junior Troop 982 of St. Joseph Church Fullerton, a division of Girl Scouts of […]

Perry Hall Girl Scout sends 500 thank you notes to health care workers

PERRY HALL, MD—A local Girl Scout been recognized for going the extra mile to express gratitude to frontline workers. Hannah Place recently wrote 500 thank you notes to health care workers. “Today, we honor Fifth District Good Samaritan Hannah Place, who lives in Perry Hall,” said Councilman David Marks. “When Cadette Troop 801 began writing thank you notes to health […]

Parkville Carney Business Association donates meals, face shields to healthcare workers at St. Joseph Medical Center

CARNEY, MD—The Parkville Carney Business Association stepped up in a big way to recognize Healthcare Heroes Week. On Wednesday morning, the PCBA donated 100 meals, several face shields, and many bottles of hand sanitizer for frontline healthcare workers at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. The meals were prepared by the Charcoal Grill located on Old Harford […]

Tim’s Automotive & Towing donates gift certificates to healthcare workers at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

CARNEY, MD—The employees at Tim’s Automotive and Towing in Carney are doing their part to help front-line healthcare workers. On Monday, Tim Bonner, CEO at Tim’s,  dropped off 125 free gift certificates for healthcare workers at Rosedale’s MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. “Today’s Fifth District Good Samaritans are the employees at Tim’s Automotive & Towing,” said Councilman David Marks. “This […]