PIKESVILLE, MD—The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce has announced a strategic expansion to serve the entire Baltimore County business community, stepping into a role as a county-wide advocate for businesses. The expansion comes on the heels of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce’s recent closure due to financial challenges and changing business needs after the pandemic. The Greater Baltimore Chamber […]
TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County high schools have been ranked among the top five in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report, with a total of six schools placing in the state’s top 50. Eastern Technical High School held its position as the No. 1 high school in Maryland, while Western School of Technology jumped to No. 5, up from No. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Tuesday applauded a federal court ruling that struck down a key part of the state’s digital advertising tax, a law it had opposed since its inception. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a provision of the tax, which was enacted in 2020 after the General Assembly overrode a veto by then-Gov. Larry […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—A 74-year-old woman died Saturday after a two-vehicle crash in Owings Mills, and a 16-year-old unlicensed driver has been identified as the operator of the other vehicle involved, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. The deceased has been identified as Patricia Cook, of Owings Mills. Police responded to the intersection of New Town Boulevard and Middle Mill […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A cargo ship carrying coal exploded in Baltimore’s Patapsco River near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge on Monday evening, August 18, 2025, prompting a swift response from emergency crews. No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained, authorities said. The explosion occurred around 6:30 p.m. EDT aboard the W-Sapphire, a 751-foot Liberian-flagged bulk carrier […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a multi-vendor fall craft show in October. The event will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event will feature plenty of local vendors, handmade jewelry, acrylic keychains, ornaments, wood crafts, and more. Spaces are still available. For information, please contact Sue at […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Monday announced that the state will open applications for a third round of its Build Our Future grant program, a key initiative to boost Maryland’s economy through infrastructure projects. The program, which has $7 million in funding for fiscal year 2026, offers matching grants of up to $2 million. The grants are aimed at […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall is offering a wide selection of free books to educators and homeschooling families this Saturday. The book giveaway will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on August 23 on Level 1 near the Rue21 store. The event is open to teachers and parents who homeschool, providing an opportunity to stock up on books […]