Maryland Department of Health celebrates Public Health Week

BALTIMORE, MD— In honor of National Public Health Week, the Maryland Department of Health is celebrating Maryland’s public health workers and how their hard work in Maryland communities promotes wellbeing. Public health work is essential to ensuring that everyone has access to essential health services and resources. The Maryland Department of Health has partnered with numerous organizations to develop and […]

BGE to hold virtual meeting on transmission upgrade project to affect northeastern Baltimore County, southern Harford County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—BGE will hold a virtual meeting in April to discuss a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is necessary due to the announced retirement of Talen Energy’s Brandon Shores Generating Station, a significant coal-fired […]

Traffic modifications announced for Orioles opening day home game

BALTIMORE, MD—Heading to Opening Day? The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced several traffic and parking modifications that will be implemented for Thursday’s opening day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Motorists should be advised that all parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations will be strictly enforced in the vicinity of the stadium. Patrons who do not […]

Baltimore County trash, recycling to be collected on Good Friday

TOWSON, MD—On Friday, March 29, there will be no interruption of normal trash and single stream recycling collection in Baltimore County. In addition, all county drop-off centers will be open on the “Good Friday” holiday. Residents are advised to set their trash and recycling at its designated curbside/alley collection point after 6 p.m. on the night before scheduled collection. Additional […]

Nearly 7 in 10 people planning to spend less on Easter this year

BALTIMORE, MD—With Easter Sunday right around the corner, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its annual Easter Survey, which found that nearly 7 in 10 people are planning to spend less on Easter this year compared to last year. This survey was released alongside WalletHub’s report on 2024’s Best Places to Celebrate Easter and its Easter Facts & Stats […]

2024 Marshy Point Spring Festival date, details announced

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Warm weather is right around the corner, and the Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks has announced details on the 2024 Marshy Point Spring Festival. The festival will be held 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The event will feature live music, animal encounters, exhibitors, games, crafts, and outdoor activities for all ages. […]

Prayer vigil to be held in Dundalk on Tuesday evening following Key Bridge collapse

DUNDALK, MD—A prayer vigil will be held in Dundalk on Tuesday evening in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse. The event will be held 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The prayer vigil is being coordinated in conjunction with Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “In partnership with […]