Baltimore County Police Department to increase patrols for holiday season, offer crime prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—With the holiday season right around the corner, the Baltimore County Police Department is preparing to roll out its holiday deployment. Across Baltimore County, the department has officers deployed to areas residents often frequent during the holiday season. While officers will be more visible at shopping centers and local malls, it is important for residents to take extra steps […]

Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company to begin Christmas tree sales on November 26th

KINGSVILLE, MD—The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company has released details on its 2021 Christmas tree sales. Trees will go on sale beginning on November 26, 2021. Hours will be as follows: Fridays: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Kingsville VFC will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until supplies run […]

Baltimore County Public Library kicks off ‘Connecting the Community’ holiday drive

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will be collecting items for several nonprofits throughout the County to share with those in need this holiday season. BCPL will collect new, unwrapped items at each of its 19 branches through the “Connecting the Community Toy Drive.” Branch staff selected hyperlocal organizations that will send donations directly back to their community. Each branch […]

Chick-Fil-A in Nottingham Square to ‘Stuff the Truck’ for Toys for Tots

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The 45 Baltimore-area Chick-Fil-A restaurants will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots this holiday season. At the Nottingham Square location, patrons will receive a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich card as a “thank you” when a toy is brought for their Stuff the Truck event, which will be held on Saturday, November 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]

BCPS schools, offices to be closed on Wednesday, November 24

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Friday announced that all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 24, immediately preceding the Thanksgiving holiday. “BCPS staff have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure the safety of students and provide them with high-quality instruction, meals and support,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “In recognition of their […]

Baltimore County government offices to close on Thursday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 testing sites will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 vaccination clinics will operate as scheduled, parking meters must be fed, and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages […]