Baltimore County announces return of Screen on the Green, new Days of Play program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Recreation and Parks is bringing back its popular “Screen on the Green” outdoor summer movie series and launching a new “Days of Play” program, offering free activities to residents throughout the summer. Both initiatives aim to encourage outdoor recreation for all ages in various county parks. Screen on the Green, the free summer movie series, […]

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks announces spring 2025 festival lineup

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, […]

Boy Scouts clean Holt Park, build tepees

OVERLEA, MD—Some local scouts recently helped to beautify Holt Park & Center for the Arts in Overlea. Boy Scouts of America Troop 419 cleaned up the park and built two teepees for the nature play area. “The group enjoyed connecting with nature and working as a community to share our love for the environment with future visitors,” according to the […]

Baltimore County celebrates completion of Hamiltowne Park restoration project in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday morning celebrated the completion of the Hamiltowne Park playground restoration and park enhancements project. The update includes a full playground replacement, LED lighting upgrade, new entry path, and work on a new drinking fountain that will include a dog bowl and bottle filler. “Hamiltowne Park […]

Rabid coyote attacks dog, owner in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Health officials are warning local residents after a rabid coyote attacked a dog and its owner in Overlea this week. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 21, in Holt Park, near Overlea High School and Elmwood Elementary School. The coyote was captured and has tested positive for rabies. The animal has since been euthanized. Rabies is a serious infection […]

Nottingham-area 2021 National Night Out events announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Tuesday, August 3, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 38th year of National Night Out. along with the Maryland State Police. This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and is an opportunity for people to come together and build lasting relationships with the officers who serve in their neighborhoods. The events scheduled will include block […]