TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]
TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department remind residents to remain vigilant as the weather warms. This is the time of year when criminals impersonating legitimate contractors, handypersons, or utility workers appear in local neighborhoods looking for unsuspecting homeowners to deceive, scam or burglarize. These transient imposters/deception burglars often work in tandem to gain access to your home. While […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing a few common-sense tips that will help Marylanders enjoy […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday announced the launch of its new Park Finder web tool. The tool, which provides users with comprehensive information on 362 parks and recreation centers throughout the County, makes exploring and enjoying Baltimore County easier than ever. Park Finder provides options to search for parks and recreation centers by name, […]
TOWSON, MD—This year’s second bulk item collection schedule for Baltimore County residents will begin in July and run through December. Postcards with upcoming bulk hauling collection dates have been mailed to residents and can be found in the annual Program Guide and Collection Schedule, by calling the Bureau of Solid Waste Management at 410-887-2000 or searching by address on the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Target is recalling nearly 5 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles, saying that the candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick, 14 ounce 3-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Friday issued a consumer alert urging Marylanders to always be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies, especially in advance of large-scale popular events like the 2023 Preakness. Companies in Maryland’s online sports betting industry, which also operate through mobile apps, have enticed bettors with aggressive marketing, such as so-called “risk-free” bets. […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A sewer line replacement project began in the Bowleys Quarters area this week with little notice, snarling traffic along a main artery and leaving residents seeing red. Crews began replacing a 24-inch sewer line along Carroll Island Road on Thursday, creating a massive traffic backup that left many Bowleys Quarters residents feeling trapped in their own neighborhood. Local […]