PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Emergency workers saved the day on Wednesday at THE AVENUE at White Marsh after some feathered friends found themselves in trouble. THE AVENUE reports that several ducklings become stuck in a storm drain on site on the evening of June 21, 2023. The Baltimore County Fire Department managed to pry open the drain and free the young birds. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Nepalese cyclist on a 5,000-mile journey stopped in Perry Hall on Saturday. Ajit Baral stopped at Honeygo Park on June 3, 2023. At 23 years of age, Baral was paralyzed due to a spinal cord condition. After an intense physical rehabilitation program, he recovered to the point that he wanted to share his message of overcoming challenges […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall retirement community gave back on Wednesday by feeding first responders. Brightview Senior Living held a “Burgers for Badges” event on May 31, 2023 and served lunch to police officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville and White Marsh Precincts. “It’s important to recognize our first responders and thank them for all of their hard […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—A group of Cub Scouts made part of Kingsville a little bit prettier recently. For their community cleanup project, Cub Scout Pack 732 in Perry Hall beautified a portion of Gunpowder Falls State Park near Gunpowder Lodge. The group of scouts cleared away 75 pounds of trash. Cub Scout Pack 732 is based out of St. Michael Lutheran Church […]
SUNBURY, PA—Weis Markets this week announced it has donated a total of $250,000 to seven regional children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations throughout its seven-state market area. Funds were generated through in-store customer donations in December and a company contribution. “Children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations are on the front lines of innovation and care for some of the most […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A local university has received a very generous gift. Community College of Baltimore County alumnus and renowned choreographer Peter Pucci recently presented the CCBC Foundation with a $10,000 donation. The funds will be used to establish the Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship. Cascio was the founding program director for the CCBC Dance Company. Two newly renovated dance studios at […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—When Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine needed funds to replace an aging defibrillator on one of its units, community member Steve Hamilton swung into action. After Hamilton’s initial efforts were unsuccessful, though, he decided to host a private fundraiser. In doing so, he was able to surpass his initial goal of $5,000 and raise a total […]