Where to watch 2024 Independence Day fireworks in Baltimore County [FULL LIST]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for Independence Day weekend and week. Independence Day fireworks will take place throughout Baltimore County all weekend long and into next week. Here’s the full list of 2024 fireworks displays: Big Truck Brewery June 29th, 9:00 p.m. 19919 Cameron Mill Rd, Parkton, MD 21120 […]

Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect for June 22, 2024. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from […]

Baltimore County government announces closures for Juneteenth

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that all government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In addition, CountyRide and Towson Loop service will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages […]

Vision to Learn returns to Baltimore County Public Library to offers free eye exams for kids

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced that it will once again be offering free eye exams for children 17 years and younger, and providing glasses if needed, as part of an effort to improve the academic success of students in need. The initiative, which is a collaboration with Vision To Learn, a nonprofit organization that provides vision services […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Middle River playground

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River area officially has a new playground. On Saturday morning, officials cut the ribbon at a new playground at the Bengies Community Center. Baltimore County plans to build or replace 25 playgrounds each year. On hand for the ribbon-cutting were Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore County Parks & Rec. director Bob Smith, and members […]

Maryland State Police to crack down on impaired, aggressive driving over Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they will be increasing enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving over the Memorial Day weekend. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team—a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers—will also work to reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. SPIDRE is funded by a grant from the MDOT MVA Highway Safety […]

Severe storms expected in Baltimore area on Thursday, into holiday weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Stormy weather is expected in the Baltimore area each day as the holiday weekend approaches. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours.  A few thunderstorms may be severe, with damaging wind gusts and hail as the primary threats. A few isolated instances of flooding are possible on […]