AAA: Record-breaking travel volumes expected over Fourth of July weekend

WASHINGTON, DC—AAA projects that 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend*, setting a new record for the holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s projection surpasses the previous July 4th weekend record set in 2019 of 49 million travelers. “We’ve never […]

Where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Baltimore County [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for the holiday weekend. Independence Day fireworks will take place throughout Baltimore County all weekend long. Here’s the full list of 2023 fireworks displays: Saturday, July 1 GALLOWAY POINT, MIDDLE RIVER 8:45pm – 9:30pm Galloway Point, Middle River, 21220 BIG TRUCK BREWERY 9:00pm – 10:00pm 19919 […]

Councilman Marks opposes ‘sea of apartments’ at White Marsh Town Center

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday released the following statement regarding the proposal for more apartments in the White Marsh Town Center: “I inherited three major land use challenges after taking office: the potential development of the C.P. Crane plant in Bowleys Quarters, the proposed warehouse project at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River, and a plan for hundreds […]

Public comments to be heard during I-95 Express Toll Lane meeting next week

BALTIMORE, MD—As part of the toll rate range setting process for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps, the Maryland Transportation Authority Board will hold a third public comment period during its livestreamed meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2023. At the meeting, transportation authority staff will present the final toll rate range recommendation to the Board. The […]

MD SPCA announces 2023 Festival for the Animals

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland SPCA this week announced the 28th Annual Festival for the Animals presented by M&T Bank. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Padonia Park Club, 12006 Jenifer Road in Cockeysville, MD. Full of harmonious vibes and exclusive tie-dye swag, this year’s event features one big day of peace, […]

Vision to Learn returns to Baltimore County Public Library to provide free eye exams to children

Towson, MD) – Baltimore County Public Library this week announced the return of Vision To Learn. The nonprofit dedicated to providing free eye exams and, if needed, glasses to children visits 15 of our branches over the summer months. Studies have consistently shown that clear vision is directly linked to a child’s ability to learn effectively. Unfortunately, many children in […]