BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the fourth week in a row, according to GasBuddy. The national average gas price fell 1.3 cents compared to last week, reaching $3.02 per gallon. This is 10.6 cents lower than a month ago and 42.4 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have fallen 5.0 cents […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a show of support for first responders, Governor Wes Moore signed three memoranda of understanding (MOU) with labor unions representing firefighters and police officers in Maryland. The agreements, signed on March 13, 2025, guarantee benefits and reaffirm the state’s commitment to organized labor. The MOUs were signed with the BWI Airport Professional Firefighters-International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Reece subsidiary Fortiline, a wholesale distributor of underground water, sewer and storm utility products, has acquired Belair Road Supply Co. Inc., a distributor of water, sewer, storm and masonry products with five locations in Maryland and Delaware. The acquisition expands Fortiline’s brand network to almost 80 locations in 16 Northeastern states. Belair President Stephanie Germano will stay on through […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s small businesses, families, and retirees are all feeling the squeeze of rising prices and flat incomes, and House Bill 1554—a 2.5% service tax up for debate in Annapolis—only stands to make things harder. We’re firmly against this measure, which we see as a triple threat: it […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Spring is in the air and the Easter Bunny will soon be on his way. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will soon be hosting its annual breakfast with the Easter Bunny, presented by Richardson Farms. The event will take place 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025. There will be games, prizes for the […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library’s White Marsh Branch will soon close temporarily for upgrades and renovations. The renovations will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025. The branch is temporarily closing after business hours on Saturday, March 29th. The returns box will also close at this time. Full operations are expected to resume in late summer. Any holds not […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will be holding its 2025 multi-vendor craft show in April. The event will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event will feature plenty of vendors, handmade jewelry, acrylic keychains, ornaments, wood crafts, and more. Food and drinks will be available and the event will be […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department on Tuesday announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr. has announced the promotions of eight BCoFD members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Paramedic First Class, Paramedic, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator and Fire Specialist. The following members have been promoted: Fire Captain Fire Lt. Kenneth Chu Fire Lt. Matthew Lancaster Paramedic First Class PM […]