Maryland State Police to target impaired, aggressive, distracted drivers over Memorial Day weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland State Police troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, to respond quickly to highway incidents, and to take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of other motorists. Beginning on Friday, troopers will be focusing enforcement […]

AAA: Over 800,000 Marylanders expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—AAA expects a significant rebound in travel this summer, as evidenced by the results of an exclusive survey of Marylanders that reveals 63% of respondents are considering or planning to take a trip this summer, and AAA Travel is already seeing an increase in bookings that reflects the renewed enthusiasm. “Optimism coinciding with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and growing […]

No Baltimore County trash, recycling collection on Memorial Day

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Monday, May 31, Baltimore County trash, single stream recycling, and yard materials will not be collected and all drop-off centers will be closed in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. The impact of holidays varies among Baltimore County collection schedules. County residents should consult their particular collection schedule to learn when to set out materials during weeks that […]

MDTA encourages motorists to travel during off-peak hours this Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority is urging motorists to plan ahead and travel off-peak to avoid delays this Memorial Day weekend, particularly when crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Motorists should expect delays at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor during this holiday weekend. Heavier eastbound traffic volumes should be expected Thursday through Saturday, May 27-29, with heavier […]

Parkville’s Hope and Peace Foundation commemorates Memorial Day around town

PARKVILLE, MD—This was a Memorial Day like no other, but that didn’t stop Parkville’s Hope and Peace Foundation from remembering the fallen – with social distancing measures in place. The foundation, along with Maryland’s Rolling 9/11 Memorial made stops at Holly Hills Memorial Gardens in Middle River, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Towson, the World War I Memorial in Towson, […]

Perry Hall Improvement Association holds Memorial Day ceremony at Perry Hall Veterans Memorial [VIDEO]

PERRY HALL, MD—Since their traditional school ceremony was cancelled this year, the Perry Hall Improvement Association held a Memorial Day ceremony at the Perry Hall Veterans Memorial on Monday morning. The memorial is located at the base of the flagpole at Perry Hall Elementary School. Councilman David Marks recently announced that he would be forming committees to improve both the […]