Maryland Department of Health seeks public input for rural health funding

BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of Health is asking for public input to help shape its proposal for a new federal program that could bring billions in funding to improve rural health care. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has allocated a total of $50 billion over five years. Maryland’s […]

Baltimore County Department of Aging to combat social isolation on No Senior Eats Alone Day

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging is calling on residents to help combat social isolation among older adults by participating in “No Senior Eats Alone Day” on Thursday, Sept. 11. For the seventh year, the department is raising awareness about the health risks of loneliness, which research has shown to be as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. […]

Five Below to celebrate grand opening of new store in northeast Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Five Below, the popular extreme-value retailer, is set to open its newest store in northeast Baltimore, the company announced. Located at The Alameda, 5600 The Alameda (21239), the store will offer a wide array of products, with most items priced between $1 and $5. The selection spans eight “worlds”: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Create, Party, Candy, and New & […]

Select Baltimore County Public Library branches restore Sunday hours, announce live music series

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is bringing back Sunday hours at seven of its branches, beginning Sept. 7, the library announced this week. The branches will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays through the weekend before Memorial Day. The locations were chosen based on pre-pandemic usage, space, and access to resources like computers. The seven branches with […]

Waterfront Festival to be held in Essex on September 27

ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting a free Waterfront Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Rocky Point Park and Beach in Essex. The festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will celebrate the county’s waterfront history and culture. The event will feature live music, food trucks, kayaking and other games and activities. Rocky […]

Southbound Jones Falls Expressway to close Saturday for Maryland Cycling Classic

BALTIMORE, MD—A major section of the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) will close on Saturday to accommodate the Maryland Cycling Classic, an event that is expected to create heavy traffic and delays across downtown Baltimore. The southbound lanes of the Jones Falls Expressway will be closed at the Maryland Avenue exit from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. […]