WHITE MARSH, MD—On Monday, International Day of Happiness, THE AVENUE at White Marsh celebrated the Grand Opening a Kindness Rock Garden at the shopping center. Those visiting the center are encouraged to take a rock when needed and leave a rock for others when they can. In 2015, The Kindness Rocks Project was launched with a simple rock left on …
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Elected officials gathered on Saturday morning to clean up a portion of White Marsh Boulevard. Several bags of litter were gathered during the collective effort. “Many thanks to Delegate Nick Allen, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Bradley Lang, and Leo Thuman,” said Councilman David Marks. “We’ll be coordinating with the Maryland State Highway Administration to finish the job.” Additional photos can …
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Pets on Wheels on Tuesday announced that it has received an investment of $7,500 from Petco Love as part of its Helping Heroes initiative. The grant supports the impact that service, therapy and working pet heroes bring to their communities. Pets on Wheels volunteer therapy pet teams provided more than 7,400 hours of therapy pet visits in 2022, many …
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department reports that a detective who was shot by a wanted suspect earlier this month has been released from the hospital. After a 10-day stay at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore County Police Detective Chih has been discharged. “Detective Chih and his family are extremely …
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announced that Lisa Belcher, Vice President of the Havre de Grace Parks and Recreation Warriors Youth Basketball Program, won the Credit Union’s 5th Annual #FreedomtoHelpChallenge. The five-week social media contest called for entrants to post pictures celebrating Harford or Baltimore County volunteerism for a chance to win $1,000 and other weekly …
PERRY HALL, MD—Weis Markets on Thursday presented a $65,000 donation to the Children’s Cancer Foundation. The funds were generated through customer round-up donations at checkout in December and a corporate contribution. Children’s Cancer Foundation is an independent nonprofit committed to funding locally based researchers, programs, and facilities in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. CCF is one of several beneficiaries of …
BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced that it has established The Freedom to Help Foundation to further its commitment to community support and to give back to the people, the organizations, and the communities it serves within Baltimore and Harford Counties. Going forward, all community outreach and financial support will now flow through the Foundation. The Freedom to …
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks this week announced eight recipients of the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program, honoring those who have contributed to the community in outstanding ways. This year’s Citizens of the Year are: Cathy Balcar and Drena Fertetta, for their support of our community through Marian Preparatory Academy and food and household goods collection; Robert …