Latino art exhibit comes to Overlea this weekend

OVERLEA, MD—A unique art exhibit is coming to the Overlea area this weekend. “Art in the Park” (“Arte en el Parque”) takes place at Holt Park this Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. The exhibit will feature unique contemporary artwork by Latino artists reflecting on nature, climate, traditions, immigration, and abstract. There will be […]

Baltimore County to offer free capacity-building workshops for community, nonprofit organizations

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning has announced a series of free capacity-building workshops for community and nonprofit organizations. The workshops are part of an effort to assist organizations with a range of challenges, including grant readiness, human resources, strategic planning, and fundraising. The capacity-building initiative is funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act. Free, virtual workshop offerings […]

Road closures announced for 2024 Towsontown Spring Festival

TOWSON, MD—The Towsontown Spring Festival returns this weekend and road closures for the annual event have bee announced. This marks the 55th year for the annual festival, which is located in downtown Towson on Chesapeake, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Baltimore Avenues in Towson (400 Washington Avenue). The Towsontown Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and […]

Maryland Flag lowered to mark Fallen Heroes Day

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024. The flag is being lowered to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A list of those Marylanders who have been honored […]

Maryland State Police step up patrols for Cinco de Mayo weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols across the state ahead of the Cinco de Mayo weekend in an effort to reduce impaired driving. The Maryland State Police said they will be increasing saturation patrols statewide and at each barrack. Troopers will be looking out for distracted, aggressive, and impaired drivers. The increased patrols are a part of the […]

WMVFC Food Truck Tuesdays to kick off on May 7

WHITE MARSH, MD—A summer tradition returns to the White Marsh area next week. Spend the day with neighbors and support the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company at Food Truck Tuesdays. Food, drinks, dessert, and live music will be available every Tuesday beginning on May 7 and ending on August 27, 2024. Food trucks rotate weekly and include local favorites like […]

Silver Diner holds grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—The ribbon has been cut and the new Silver Diner is open for business. The new restaurant held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on THE AVENUE at White Marsh on Wednesday morning.  This is the restaurant group’s 23rd location. Featuring executive chef and co-founder, Ype Von Hengst, Silver Diner provides a menu with exceptional choices from diner […]