Maximum Fitness opens in Perry Hall Square Shopping Center

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new fitness center has opened in “downtown Perry Hall.” Maximum Fitness opened its doors on Friday in the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center. The gym and sauna occupy 10,000 square feet and the center is a 24/7 facility. “I am very happy with the renovations and new businesses that are transforming this shopping center, part of the revitalization […]

Maryland Department of Health launches new COVID-19 vaccine information page

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday launched its new COVID-19 vaccine information page, housed within covidlink.maryland.gov. The page, which is part of MDH’s COVID-19 public information hub, will serve as home base for COVID-19 vaccine updates as information continues to evolve. “Our CovidLink site is among the most dynamic, robust and trustworthy COVID-19 information sources for Marylanders,” said […]

Councilman Marks: Greg Heitner reappointed to recreation board

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced the reappointment of Perry Hall resident Greg Heitner as the Fifth District representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks. Heitner has served since January 2014. His four-year appointment will conclude in 2024. “I would like to thank Mr. Heitner for his diligent service to Baltimore County,” said Councilman Marks. […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall, positivity rate increases

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate rose slightly while total hospitalizations dropped over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, December 18, 2020, there have been 246,553 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 5,205,154 tests, including more […]

Maryland adds 24,100 jobs in November, unemployment rate falls to 6.8%

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 24,100 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 6.8% in November—the lowest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its current recovery, Maryland has regained a total of 245,700 jobs, with 254,800 […]

Baltimore County cancels Friday’s recycling collections

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to continued icy road conditions impacting some alleys and narrow roadways, Baltimore County recycling collections scheduled for Friday, December 18, have been canceled to allow crews to focus on this week’s remaining trash pickups. Those residents who normally have their recycling picked up on Fridays are asked to hold their materials until the next scheduled pickup, or bring […]

House fire reported in Dunfield community

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Dunfield community on Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 4 p.m. on Lerner Court, near the intersection of Dunfield Road and Walther Boulevard (21236). An engine from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene. There has been no word on any injuries or on the extent […]