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 […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging has received two national Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties, recognizing its innovative programs designed to connect and empower older adults. The awards highlight the department’s efforts to foster healthier, more connected lives for the county’s senior population. “This national recognition reflects the outstanding work happening right here in Baltimore County,” […]
CARNEY, MD—An annual favorite returns this weekend in Carney. Weber’s Cider Mill Farm will hold its 11th annual Peach & Blackberry Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2025. The festival will feature face painting, glitter tattoos & balloon creations, barrel train rides, play structures, duck races, live music, barnyard animals, hillside […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall will be holding a special American Girl doll-themed event this Friday. The event will take place 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on August 1 and will feature arts & crafts, a live book reading, and attendees will get to meet Clare Hutton, the author behind the 2025 American Girl doll story. The 2025 American Girl […]
BEL AIR, MD—The Maryland Center for the Arts brought together nearly 1,000 community members for its fifth annual Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest, held June 20-21 in Bel Air. The two-day event featured live music, local food and craft beverages, art vendors and family-friendly activities, raising funds to support the center’s programs and community arts initiatives throughout Maryland. “We’re […]
DUNDALK, MD—A mega pet adoption event will be held at Eastpoint Mall this weekend. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Dozens of adoptable pets will be on-hand from Baltimore County Animal Services, BARCS, the Maryland SPCA, Baltimore Humane Society, and the The Humane Society of Harford County. All adoption fees […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Bubbakoo’s Burritos celebrated its grand opening in Middle River on Tuesday, July 28th. The quick-service restaurant, which has more than 100 stores in 15 states, specializes in made-to-order Mexican fusion dishes such as burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and bowls. The new shop is located at the Greenleigh development. “The dense residential and commercial sections of Greenleigh attracted us to […]
TOWSON, MD—The date for BCPSfest 2025 has been announced. The annual back-to-school celebration will take place 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at New Town High School. At BCPSfest 2025, attendees will be able to celebrate the upcoming 2025-26 school year, participate in hands-on activities, learn more about BCPS and community-based programs and services, and explore […]