Maryland State Police to target impaired, aggressive, distracted drivers over Fourth of July weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—With AAA predicting that 960,000 Marylanders are expected to travel by automobile this Fourth of July weekend, additional Maryland State Police troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents, and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning on Friday, […]

Baltimore County government offices closed on Monday, July 5 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Department of Health COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed and parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables […]

AAA: More than 47 million Americans to celebrate with Independence Day getaway

ORLANDO, FL—More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels, AAA reports. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Overall, just 2.5% fewer Americans are expected to travel this year […]

Baltimore County 2021 Fourth of July fireworks displays [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—After a one-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Fourth of July fireworks displays are returning for 2021. Here’s a full list of all Baltimore County, July 4th fireworks displays: Saturday, June 26 Green Spring Valley Hunt Club Location: 30 Greenspring Valley Road Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Time: 9:15 p.m. (approximate) Rain date: June 27 Thursday, July 1 […]

Baltimore County announces grant program to support Independence Day activities

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a one-time grant opportunity to support County-based non-profit organizations hosting Independence Day events throughout Baltimore County. Administered by the Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD), awards of up to $3,000 will be provided to support activities including parades, festivals, and/or fireworks, within Baltimore County. Eligible applicants must have filed a special […]

Councilman Marks: Kingsville & Towson 2021 July 4th parades to proceed, Fullerton fireworks cancelled

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local traditions will resume this summer, and one will not. Councilman David Marks has announced that the Kingsville Independence Day Parade and the Towson 4th of July Parade will go on as scheduled this year.  The Fullerton fireworks, meanwhile, have been cancelled. “(I was) very happy to join leaders from the Kingsville community last night as they planned […]

State Fire Marshal offers tips to help prevent fireworks-related fires

BALTIMORE, MD—State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci on Thursday reminded Marylanders of the dangers of fire as a result of improperly extinguished smoking materials and fireworks. ”The dry conditions we are experiencing have the potential to cause fires around dwellings, outbuildings, dry vegetation and mulch,” stated Geraci. “Many of these fires can quickly result in damage to structures and vast […]