NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County government trash, recycling, or yard materials collection will be adjusted on Monday, May 25, 2020 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. Residents should consult their particular collection schedule to learn when to set out materials during weeks that contain a collection holiday. Schedules are available for download on the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s website and […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland State Police troopers from all 23 barracks and from divisions not normally assigned to road patrol will be involved in targeted traffic safety initiatives through the Memorial Day weekend as part of their continuing effort to reduce speeding and address aggressive and impaired driving on Maryland roads. Authorities say the priority of every uniformed state trooper on patrol […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The President of the United States will visit Baltimore next week. White House officials say President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at Fort McHenry on Monday “to honor the American heroes who have sacrificed their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.” The historic site is where Francis Scott Key […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – There are rules of etiquette when it comes to flying the American Flag. While many may want to fly Old Glory at half staff to mark the holiday, there is actually only one correct way to do so. On Memorial Day the flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then it should be […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Fire Protection Association is reminding local residents to practice safe grilling over the Memorial Day holiday. Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker, which translates to a lot of tasty meals – but it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. In 2013-2017, fire departments went […]
PIKESVILLE, MD – With extra traffic expected this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents, and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Friday, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police […]
TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed and parking meters are free on the […]
TIMONIUM, MD – Maryland’s 9/11 Rolling Memorial, which is based out of Parkville, will help commemorate the fallen at the 2019 Memorial Day Ceremony in Timonium this weekend. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. The annual ceremony, held within the Circle of Immortals section of the Field of Honor, […]