NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Animal Services will be is holding two pet adoption events this weekend where adoption fees will be waived for all animals. The first event is an adoption pop-up on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Rosedale Library, located at 6105 Kenwood Ave. On Sunday, a second adoption pop-up will take place from noon to 4 […]
ESSEX, MD—The Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting its second “Summer Second Friday” event tonight, transforming the area in front of its office into a community celebration with music, art, food and local vendors. The “Chalk and Chill” event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd., promises a night of activities for all ages. Live […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County has partnered with Maryland State Sen. Carl W. Jackson to open the CCBC Essex pool for free community swim access through Aug. 15. The initiative, announced Wednesday, aims to address the lack of public swimming facilities in the county. The temporary solution provides a public option for residents who may not be able to […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland shoppers will get a break on the state’s 6% sales tax for one week this month on certain clothing and school-related items, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced Tuesday. The annual sales tax holiday, known as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, will run from Sunday, August 10, through Saturday, August 16. During this period, consumers can purchase clothing and footwear […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Every state has its own signature dish – think gumbo in South Carolina, key lime pie in Florida, or deep-dish pizza in Illinois. But while most Americans can name their state’s year-round food claim to fame, far fewer realize that many states also have their own seasonal summer specialties. These dishes aren’t just delicious – they capture the mood, […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Summer is more than halfway over and White Marsh Mall is getting families ready for the start of a new school year. The mall will host a Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 9 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature live music, arts & crafts, mental health resources, community support services, and more. It will […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—In memory of the late Dr. Tim Tooten, the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools will be “stuffing the bus” with school supplies. The event will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Padonia International Elementary School (Galloway Avenue entrance). Padonia International Elementary School is located at 9834 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville. […]
WASHINGTON—A Texas company is recalling approximately 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens after a 23-month-old child died in Oregon from asphyxiation. Backyard Kids, LLC, of Plano, Texas, announced the recall in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday. The play kitchens’ hooks, used to hold toy accessories, pose a strangulation and asphyxia hazard to […]