TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Department of Health COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed and parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables […]
PERRY HALL, MD—What if you could go to the farmer’s market every day? Now you can. Martin Farms Harvest has opened a new location in Perry Hall. The indoor market stand, located at 8839 Cowenton Avenue (21128) opened on Sunday and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market offers fresh fruit and vegetables, chicken and beef […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2022 to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. Baltimore County will receive a total of $265,000 with awards going to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department, and Gunpowder Falls State Park. The […]
TOWSON, MD—The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has honored Baltimore County Public Schools with ten 2021 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. “These awards represent the creativity and determination of our staff to reach the goals set forth in the Community Engagement and Partnerships portion of our strategic plan, The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, an individual broke into a home in the 6000-block of Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale (21237) via the side door. The suspect stole a purse, then fled the scene in a vehicle. At 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—After declining last week, the nation’s average gas prices have begun to climb again, rising 2.5 cents per gallon from a week ago to $3.09 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average now stands 4.7 cents higher than […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—After several recent days of below normal temperatures, the coming week will get off to a scorching start in the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service says that high temperatures on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be in the mid-90s. Heat indices on all three days will be in the range of 100–105 degrees. By mid-week, storm chances will […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—Emergency crews are on the scene a Sunday evening rescue at a popular Kingsville swimming hole. At just after 7 p.m., paramedics responded to Pot Rocks at Gunpowder Falls State Park. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that an ATV, engine, and utility unit are attempting to rescue a male with a broken leg in the Gunpowder River. […]