TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected […]
UPDATE: J.Crew Factory is now open in White Marsh. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—A new shopping experience will be coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh. J.Crew Factory will be opening a location at the Baltimore County shopping venue, officials announced on Thursday. The new addition will be located between Nike Clearance and the future World Market. From the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With Independence Day right around the corner and high inflation threatening Americans’ financial independence, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Most Independent States. Maryland came in at No. 15 on the list, with Utah leading the pack at No. 1. Maryland was also previously named one of the most patriotic states in the U.S. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board named Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski as FY24 Chair in a June 27 vote. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will serve as Vice Chair, a position Olszewski held in FY23. “Expanding access to accessible, equitable, reliable, and resilient transportation is essential in building a stronger, more connected Baltimore region,” says Olszewski. “It is an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Although she was chasing a Mega Millions jackpot, a Silver Spring woman is happy to join the game’s millionaires’ club after winning a $1 million second-tier prize in an April drawing. The Montgomery County resident, who said she has chased the jackpot her entire life, gave herself the nickname “Lady Jackpot Chaser” to tell the story of her April […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A lucky Baltimore man who makes a living as a painter will soon have a lot of new walls to splash color on, thanks to a $50,000 top-prize scratch-off win. The happy player plans to buy a new home for his family after winning $50,000 on a $50,000 Cash scratch-off. The 46-year-old told officials that he enjoys playing Maryland […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewksi on Tuesday visited several businesses in northeastern Baltimore County. The County Executive visited KŌNŌKŌ Jamaican restaurant on THE AVENUE at White Marsh and presented a citation recognizing owners Sandy and Jazz Tucker for their service to the community as a new and thriving strong small local business. Jazz Tucker is also the Executive Chef at […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The cost of household essentials in Maryland has risen at a faster clip than inflation, leaving low-wage workers priced out of affording the basics, according to United Way of Maryland and research partner, United For ALICE. Over the course of 15 years, low-wage jobs didn’t keep up with the increased cost of essentials. Workers in retail sales, the most […]