Maryland DNR announces 2024 Youth Fishing Rodeo schedule

BALTIMORE, MD—With spring & summer quickly approaching, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the dates and locations of Youth Fishing Rodeos for 2024. The 50 events are free and open for children ages 3-15 and will take place in 14 counties across the state. The purpose of the Youth Rodeo Program is to provide kids with a safe […]

Officials launch ‘Discover Baltimore County’ tourism initiative [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday unveiled Discover Baltimore County, a bold, comprehensive new branding and marketing initiative that aims to attract visitors and further establish the county as an unexpected destination for travelers. “Located in the heart of Maryland, Baltimore County offers something for everyone, including miles of beautiful waterfront, rolling hills, vast swaths of farmland, and hundreds of […]

Baltimore County Parks & Rec to hold Irish Music Festival this weekend

HUNT VALLEY, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks will hold an Irish Music Festival this weekend. The event will be held 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Oregon Ridge Lodge. The festival will feature food, drinks, dance, and live music by The ShamRogues. Between music sets, visit the Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club, explore […]

Holt Park to host Leprechaun Quest event on Sunday

OVERLEA, MD—Holt Park & Center for the Arts will hold a fun, family-themed event on St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechaun Quest will be held 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Holt Park. Guests of all ages are invited, and only those seeking a prize need to pay the $5 sign-up fee. Those interested in participating must register online here. Holt […]

Best Buy Recalls Insignia Air Fryers, Air Fryer Ovens due to fire, burn, laceration Hazards

WASHINGTON—Best Buy has recalled over 187,000 Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens due to the units having the potential to overheat and catch fire. The recall impacts the following models: NS-AF34D2, NS-AF5DSS2, NS-AF5MSS2, NS-AF8DBD2, NS-AF10DBK2, and NS-AF10DSS2. According to the recall, the air fryers and ovens have cooking chamber capacities ranging from about 3.4 to 10 quart, and […]

Attorney General Brown urges FTC to update children’s online privacy rules

BALTIMORE, MD—A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, including Maryland’s Anthony G. Brown, sent a letter (PDF) to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agency to update and strengthen the rules that technology companies must follow when collecting personal data about children online. The letter argues that the current rules, outlined in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which […]

WMVFC to hold spring 2024 multi-vendor craft show in April

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will be holding its next multi-vendor craft show in April. The event will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event will feature over 70 vendors, handmade jewelry, acrylic keychains, ornaments, wood crafts, and more.  Food and drinks will be available and the event will be […]