J.Crew Factory celebrates grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—J.Crew Factory is officially open for business in White Marsh. The new retail shop celebrated its grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh on Thursday morning. There’s still time to join in the festivities. J.Crew is celebrating its first day with special discounts, sweet treats for customers, and chances to win special prizes. The store is featuring big […]

Baltimore County to host online compost bin, rain barrel sale for Earth Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will host an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. Prices include tax. This sale is not limited to residents of […]

Parkville High Spanish teacher to receive 2024 Latinx Educator of the Year award

Towson, Md. – Edwin Pérez, a Spanish teacher at Parkville High School, will be honored as the 2024 Latinx Educator of the Year by the Latinx Education Collaborative. The award will be presented during the Latinx Educator Awards Reception to be held on Friday, March 8, in Kansas City, Mo. This year, 116 educators from many states were nominated for […]

Baltimore County Board of Education approves $2.58 billion operating budget request for FY2025

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education has voted for a $2.58 billion budget increase for the 2025 fiscal year, which would allow Baltimore County Public Schools to increase spending on academic programs, infrastructure, and safety. The proposed budget would raise the school system’s spending by $42.3 million compared to the 2024 fiscal year. The spending increase would be used […]

Pedestrian struck in Nottingham hit-and-run

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run crash in Nottingham on Wednesday evening. At just after 7:30 p.m. on February 28, units responded after a pedestrian was struck in the area of Campbell Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive (21236). The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that the pedestrian was struck by a silver SUV which then fled the […]

Maryland State Police to offer free steering wheel locks to Hyundai, Kia owners this weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Amid rising vehicle thefts in the state, Maryland State Police and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are offering free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners this weekend. The free locks are available to Maryland residents who own a vehicle that uses a physical key to start. To receive a lock, residents must bring their license and registration […]

Essex-Middle River Fishing Club to hold fishing flea market at Rosedale VFC in March

ROSEDALE, MD—The Essex-Middle River Fishing Club will be holding a flea market at the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company next month. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 2024. Organizers say the event will be the “biggest fishing flea market north of the Key Bridge,” and will feature fishing […]