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Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces 2024 BIG Give campaign, partnership with local breweries

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is hosting its annual BIG Give campaign from May 1 through June 30, 2024, soliciting donations to support vital library programs and services. One hundred percent of funds donated will go directly toward the causes, eliminating salaries, overhead, and other fancy fundraising event expenses. The funds raised will help the library improve […]

Baltimore County Community Heroes Awards

Baltimore County seeks nominations for 2nd Annual Community Heroes Awards

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday issued a call for nominations for Baltimore County’s second annual Community Heroes Awards, which will again recognize seven individuals — one from each County Council district — who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities and for their selfless dedication to making a difference for those around them. The Baltimore […]

Weber’s Farm to hold Food & Fire Trucks events to benefit Providence VFC

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—Weber’s Farm will be holding two “Food & Fire Trucks at the Farm” events to benefit Providence Volunteer Fire Company. The events will take place on Saturday, April 27 and Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be locally owned food trucks, Weber’s produce, face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon creations, caricatures, and more. Attendees […]

Opening date announced for World Market on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—An opening date has been announced for World Market in White Marsh. The new location on THE AVENUE at White Marsh will open on Thursday, May 9, 2024. World Market is a retail concept that offers consumers furniture, home décor, gifts and specialty foods sourced around the world. The California-based chain operates 243 stores in 39 states. Since its […]

Department of Recreation and Parks to hold open houses, listening sessions around Baltimore County

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding four open house/listening sessions around Baltimore County. Attendees will be able to learn about Department’s programs, meet the team, reserve a field or pavilion, apply for job opportunities, ask questions, and provide input. All sessions will be held 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. They will take place on Wednesday, May 1 […]

BARCS waives adoption fees as shelter runs out of space

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) finds itself in a tough spot, as the facility has more dogs in the shelter than it has kennel space to house them. As a result, BARCS is waiving the adoption fees for all animals at the shelter from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, 2024. BARCS is the open-admission […]

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Maryland grants $14.8 million for outdoor space preservation

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that $14.8 million will be granted to local governments as well as land trusts to be used for the preservation of outdoor spaces. The funds were was approved by the Board of Public Works on Wednesday. The funding will be used for a variety of projects including the development of trails […]

Baltimore County giving away 1,200 trees for Arbor Day

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County government is planning to give away 1,200 trees to residents during Arbor Day weekend in an effort to increase the county’s tree canopy. Trees may be preordered online and picked up on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 by appointment only, or will be available at a first come-first served event on Sunday, April 28. […]