Baltimore County establishes Community Improvement Grants program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Planning this week announced its new Community Improvement Grants program, which will assist neighborhood and community-based organizations implement capital projects in communities, neighborhoods and business districts. Funds are available for capital projects in areas throughout Baltimore County that are designed to benefit the community, and could include but are not limited to: Commercial district directory […]

Adult charged after loaded gun found at Golden Ring Middle School

ROSEDALE, MD—An adult has been charged after a loaded gun was found at Golden Ring Middle School earlier this month. At just after 2:15 p.m. on November 1, a loaded firearm was recovered from a 12-year-old who entered Golden Ring Middle School. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 45-year-old Heather Rao with allowing a minor to gain […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union announces three new community-based team members

BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announces three new appointments to their growing team. Leslie Stein and Ryan Frieman have joined Freedom’s Business Banking Team as Business Relationship Officers. Additionally, Stephen Hiegel has joined Freedom’s Business Development Team, joining colleagues, Lisa Snodgrass and Brian Peller, in their efforts to expand Freedom’s footprint through Harford and Baltimore County-based Workplace […]

Rite Aid to close Perry Hall Square location

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Rite Aid has announced that its store located in the Perry Hall Square shopping center will close its doors next week. According to the official media release: “Rite Aid regularly assesses its retail footprint to ensure we are operating efficiently while meeting the needs of our customers, communities, associates and overall business. In connection with the court-supervised process, we […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS […]

Councilman Marks nominates Bill Paulshock to Board of Appeals

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he is nominating local business owner Bill Paulshock to the Baltimore County Board of Appeals. Paulshock has been owner of Bill’s Seafood and Catering Company since 1979. Since then, he has trained and managed more than 1,500 employees from northeastern Baltimore County. He has been closely involved in community and […]

Outdoor skating rink at THE AVENUE to open for 2023-2024 season this Friday

WHITE MARSH, MD—The outdoor skating rink at THE AVENUE at White Marsh is ready to open for the season. The skating rink will officially open on Friday, November 10, 2023. The 6,900 square foot rink will operate through February 2024. Tickets can be purchased and skate times reserved in advance at https://www.whitemarshiceskating.com. HOURS: Friday: noon – 11 p.m. Saturday: 10 […]

Historic Glen Arm Railroad Station to become coffee shop

GLEN ARM, MD—A historic local landmark will soon be getting a new look. The Glen Arm Railroad Station will be renovated and converted to a coffee shop, according to Brennan + Company Architects, a local design firm headquartered in Ellicott City. Located in the Long Green Valley National Register Historic District, the Glen Arm Railroad Station was constructed circa 1909 […]