AAA: Thanksgiving travel to rebound nearly pre-pandemic levels

BALTIMORE, MD—Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year, as AAA predicts that about 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely recovering from its dramatic fall during the pandemic, up 80% over last year. As restrictions continue to […]

2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to come from Maryland for first time ever

ELKTON, MD—For the first time ever, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be coming from Maryland this year. The 79-foot Norway Spruce was donated by a family in Elkton. The giant tree will be cut on November 11th and is set to arrive at Rockefeller Center on November 13th. For more than eight decades, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has […]

Police to monitor offenders barred from having contact with children on Halloween

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County will be keeping an eye on sex offenders who are not allowed to have contact with children this Halloween. Only about 10 percent of registered sex offenders in Baltimore County have what is called a “no contact” order as part of their probation. This, in effect, prohibits them from handing out candy to children on […]

Maryland State Police to ramp up safety efforts ahead of Halloween weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Halloween weekend with additional troopers on patrol using a variety of initiatives to urge both motorists and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility, and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Between Thursday and Sunday, troopers statewide will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving, and […]

‘Cocktails & Candy Canes’ holiday pop-up coming to Lib’s Grill

PERRY HALL, MD—A festive, holiday event is coming to a popular Perry Hall restaurant. “Cocktails & Candy Canes” (C&CC – a holiday pop-up) is coming to Lib’s Grill. From November 18 – January 16, “Cocktails & Candy Canes” will be the complete holiday experience, where Lib’s Grill is converted into “its most festive and nostalgic self,” according to a press […]

Craft show, Perry Hall Wreath Festival coming to Richardson Farms

WHITE MARSH, MD—Richardson Farms will be hosting some fun, holiday-themed events next month. The second annual Perry Hall Wreath Festival will be held in conjunction with the annual Holiday Craft Show. The wreath festival will be held on Saturday, November 13, and Sunday, November 14, 2021.  The Holiday Craft Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday, November […]

Baltimore County offices to be closed on Monday, October 11

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, October 11. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual. […]