Governor Moore proclaims National Prayer Day in Maryland

ANNA​POLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday proclaimed May 4, 2023, as National Prayer Day in Maryland. The proclamation acknowledges the role that prayer can play as a valuable and productive tool to strengthen the bonds of understanding, tolerance, friendship and unity among all people. “Marylanders cherish our heritage of religious freedom and throughout our state and the nation, events will […]

Police to hold steering wheel lock pop-up event at Towsontown Spring Festival for eligible Hyundia, Kia owners

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be distributing steering wheel locks on Saturday, May 6, 2023, to eligible Hyundai and Kia owners during the Towsontown Spring Festival. Steering wheel locks will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. The Baltimore County Police Department tent will be located along Washington Avenue near the Armory (corner of Washington Avenue […]

Author Colleen Cambridge to hold book-signing at Perry Hall Library on Tuesday evening

PERRY HALL, MD—What do author Colleen Cambridge, the late Julia Child, and Paris have in common? It all comes together for a program at the Perry Hall branch of the Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Cambridge will be discussing her new book “Mastering the Art of French Murder,” featuring famed chef Julia Child. Set in post […]

Olszewski announces Essex Reimagined spring kickoff at May 6 Community Connections Resource Fair

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library to hold second annual ‘Big Give’ fundraising event

BALTIMORE, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library will be hosting The BIG Give, their second annual dedicated day of giving on Friday, May 19, 2023 to raise additional funds for vital projects to the 21st century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives, including digital equity, Summer Reading Challenge, bookmobiles, Storyville, and building improvements. […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols, DUI enforcement efforts for Cinco de Mayo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers this weekend, beginning with Cinco de Mayo on Friday, all 23 barracks across Maryland will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Troopers at each barrack, along with members of the State […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of May 1

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week.  Testing is scheduled to occur between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring […]