TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15, 2025, joining national, state, and local efforts to raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. The Baltimore County Historic Courthouse dome will be illuminated in purple from June 15 through June 21 to symbolize the county’s commitment to protecting its senior population. The […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Oregon Ridge will be holding a music festival this weekend in Cockeysville. Celebrate the season with the Music in the Woods festival at Oregon Ridge Nature Center. The event will be be held 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Enjoy this family-friendly festival with diverse local bands and solo musicians. Performances include bluegrass, folk, rock, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—David Linthicum, the man who shot and injured two Baltimore County police officers in February 2023, was sentenced to multiple life sentences in prison on Tuesday. Linthicum received two consecutive life sentences plus 30 years following his September 2024 conviction on charges of attempted first-degree murder, carjacking, and commission of a firearm. The charges stem from a violent incident […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks has announced several Earth Day activities that will be happening this weekend. Sunday, April 27, 2025 is the annual Earth Day Festival at the Baltimore County Ag Center and Farm Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event includes demonstrations and activities, a seed swap, plant sales, hayrides, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Wednesday announced its 2025 spring festival series including celebrations of culture and the great outdoors. Irish Music Festival Saturday, March 8th from 1 to 6 p.m. Oregon Ridge Lodge in Cockeysville A celebration of Irish music and culture includes food, drink and craft vendors. Featuring Baltimore’s own ShamRogues, Celtic Corridor, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) has launched a pilot program to improve recycling and reduce contamination in multi-family housing communities. The program aims to address challenges faced by residents in these communities, such as limited space for storing recyclables and lack of convenient drop-off points. The initiative began with 410 units at the Twin […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 11 Maryland Lottery players in the state won prizes of $50,000 or more in the past week, including a $100,000 winner in Reisterstown, a $57,777 winner in Cockeysville, and $50,000 prizes in Aberdeen, Arnold, Baltimore (3), Bowie, Parkville, Pikesville, and Middle River. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $25.7 million in […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s popular summer camps and drop-in programs offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks will open for registration on Wednesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. The lineup of unique and enriching experiences for children ages 4 to 17 includes nearly two dozen sites countywide and themes including nature, arts, and sports. Programs cost as little as $100 […]