NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would return Emergency Medical Services (EMS ) funding to volunteer fire companies that have medic units. Between 2016 and 2024, the amount of funding collected in EMS transport fees has grown from $7.2 million to $36.7 million. This amount includes services from both career and volunteer fire companies. “Since EMS […]
GLEN ARM, MD—The Long Green Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (LGVFC) has announced that it will soon place its first-ever ambulance, Ambulance 385, into service. The event coincides with the company’s 95th anniversary and will take place at 5 p.m. on February 25, 2025. Once totally in service, Ambulance 385 will enable LGVFC to have significantly improved response times to those […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday revealed the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will span the Patapsco River, nearly a year after the original bridge collapsed into the water following a ship collision that killed six construction workers. The new bridge, presented at a ceremony in Baltimore, will be a cable-stayed structure, connecting Curtis Bay […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A local business and a local church are teaming up to feed the hungry during this Super Bowl week. Perry Hall Mini Golf and joined forces with Perry Hall Presbyterian Church to hold a “Souper Bowl” food drive. The event is taking place January 26 through February 9, 2025. Drop-off boxes are located at the church, or food items […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A special pet adoption event will be held at White Marsh Mall this weekend. The “Fur-ever Valentine” event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8, 2025. The Maryland SPCA will have plenty of lovable pets on hand, ready to steal your heart. The Pet Adoption/Lucy’s Closet will be located on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Charmery on Monday announced a special collaboration with Los Angeles-based Sweet Rose Creamery as part of its OPIC (Other People’s Ice Cream) series. This exciting partnership brings a delicious new limited-time flavor to The Charmery, while also raising funds to support those affected by the devastating California wildfires. The featured flavor, Caramel Apple Pie Peanut, is a decadent […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gasoline price fell 3.5 cents per gallon to $3.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average, down 1.4 cents in the past month, is 10.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average diesel […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the appointment of Tonya Henderson of Perry Hall to the Baltimore County Commission on Veterans’ Affairs. Henderson is First Junior Vice President for the Paul L. Thompson Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1. She is also the Chapter Service Officer. She is completing her doctorate in management and also volunteers with the […]