ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools and the American Dairy Association North East are teaming up to highlight the importance of school breakfast during National School Breakfast Week (March 3-7). They will host an event at Essex Elementary School on Wednesday, March 5, from 8:45-10:15 a.m. to showcase the school’s “grab and go breakfast” kiosks and emphasize the role of a […]
CARNEY, MD—It’s one of the most delicious Saturdays of the year. Kona Ice has officially opened for the season in Carney. The frozen sweet treat stand owned by Claude and Joni Elmore is now beginning its ninth year at the corner of East Joppa Road and Magledt Road. Kona serves up snowballs, shaved ice, milkshakes, soft-serve ice, and also features […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—After an eight-year hiatus, Tink’s Grooming Barn has once again opened its doors in Bowleys Quarters. The pet grooming center held its grand reopening on Saturday morning, March 1, 2025. The shop closed in back in 2017 so owner Linzi Hall could spend more time at home with her boys, but now the pet center is once again […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The date has been announced for the 2025 Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Run and Walk. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 15th. Participants will enjoy a beautiful morning at Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hammerman Area, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay for a 5K Run and/or Walk. Register as an individual or bring a team of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced an expansion of Medicaid coverage to provide mental health services to all public school students enrolled in the program. Previously, Medicaid only covered these services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). This means that over 650,000 Maryland children, almost half of the state’s student population, […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Glen Geelhaar, candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 8. The dismal financial future of our state continues to come into focus. There are no shortages of bad bills in Annapolis that are leading us into financial ruin. The latest egregious attempt at hijacking a great Republican concept is against our President Donald […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks has received a very special award from Baltimore Scouting. On Thursday evening, Councilman Marks was presented with the Silver Beaver award. The Silver Beaver is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks’ Irish Music Festival returns this March. The event will be held 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Oregon Ridge Lodge. The festival will feature food, drinks, dance, and live music by The ShamRogues. Between music sets, explore local vendors, grab a bite at the food trucks, […]