Baltimore County announces return of Screen on the Green, new Days of Play program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Recreation and Parks is bringing back its popular “Screen on the Green” outdoor summer movie series and launching a new “Days of Play” program, offering free activities to residents throughout the summer. Both initiatives aim to encourage outdoor recreation for all ages in various county parks. Screen on the Green, the free summer movie series, […]

Baltimore to light up Fourth of July with dual celebrations at Inner Harbor, Middle Branch Park

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore is set to host a dual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, featuring traditional fireworks at the Inner Harbor and, for the first time, an innovative drone show in Cherry Hill. Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the festivities, which also include live music, street activations, and extended hours for the Pratt Street Market, promising “fun for the whole […]

Baltimore County offices closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be […]

Maryland Natural Resources Police launch ‘Operation Dry Water’ for holiday weekend

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are intensifying patrols and enforcement this Independence Day weekend as part of their 17th annual “Operation Dry Water,” focusing on combating boating under the influence. Maryland waterway users can expect increased patrols and vessel checks as the NRP prioritizes sober boating and overall safety during one of the busiest boating holidays of the […]

Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Independence Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state this Independence Day weekend, targeting impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. The heightened enforcement begins Friday, July 4, and continues through Sunday, July 6. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks will participate in high-visibility patrols. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit, will also be deployed […]

Chesapeake Bay Bridge travelers warned of significant delays for Independence Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists planning to use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the U.S. 50 corridor for Independence Day travel should prepare for heavy traffic and significant delays from Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Monday. The MDTA is urging travelers to adjust their schedules to cross the bridge during off-peak hours to minimize congestion. […]