ESSEX, MD—The Essex Community Development Corporation is inviting local resident to “Dine Out for a Cause” next week. On Wednesday, September 10 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., dine at Buon Appetito and show the poster below to your server. When you do so, 10% of your bill will go directly to Essex CDC to help keep building a stronger, more […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—At its legislative meeting on Tuesday, September 2, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that restricts industrial uses in the MD 43 overlay zone near the Greenleigh community. The legislation blocks roll-on/roll-off dumpster processing facilities, truck parking, and power plants in the MD 43 overlay district closest to residential neighbors. “There are established […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for gasoline has fallen to $3.15 per gallon, marking the lowest Labor Day average since 2020, according to data released Tuesday by GasBuddy. The price is down 3.4 cents from a week ago and 13.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, the company said. This summer was the most affordable at the pump […]
CARNEY, MD—A popular Parkville/Carney antique store will be “retiring” later this week. The Bowery of Antiques & Collectibles announced on Tuesday that it will soon be closing its doors: “After 30 years in business we have decided to close our Antique Business. Our last day open to the public will be Saturday, September 6. “Please stop in and say ‘Hi!’. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery has announced details on its 2025 Fall Festival. The festival will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21 and every weekend in October. There will be food from Casa Mia’s, including pit beef, turkey, beer, wine, and more. There will also be apple cider donuts, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Shoppers Food, a regional grocery chain, will shutter four of its Maryland locations by mid-October, the company’s parent, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), announced Thursday. The closures are part of an effort to optimize the chain’s regional footprint amid ongoing financial challenges. The affected stores are located at 1200 Eastern Blvd., Essex; 7790 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton; 1170 W. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and most Maryland public transit services will be closed or operating on a modified schedule for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Baltimore County’s main offices, as well as its landfill and drop-off centers, will be closed. Additionally, CountyRide and Towson Loop Circulators will not be operating. For residents, trash, recycling, and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, led by Gov. Wes Moore, on Wednesday approved over $30 million in strategic investments for community revitalization, public safety, and economic development across the state. The funding includes $24.3 million in grants for 25 community projects and a $6.1 million contract to support We Our Us, a Baltimore-based youth engagement organization. “We know […]