TOWSON, MD—”Giving Tuesday” is here, and when it comes to supporting causes close to the heart, the Education Foundation of Baltimore County is asking Baltimore County residents to support BCPS students, teachers, and schools. “By selecting and investing in The Education Foundation of BCPS,” says Deborah Phelps, executive director of the foundation, “you can select one of our innovative grants, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks, Weis Markets, and the Marian Preparatory Academy will once again be holding a food drive this weekend to help families in need. Donations will benefit the Student Support Network. The event will be held at Weis Markets, located at 7927 Belair Road in Fullerton (21236). Food will be accepted 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A festive, pop-up will be returning to Perry Hall this holiday season. “Cocktails & Candy Canes” will soon be returning to Lib’s Grill. Lib’s Grill will be converting all three locations (Maple Lawn, Perry Hall, and Bel Air) into the holiday pop-up known as “Cocktails & Candy Canes” from November 22 through January 23. The experience will be […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s White Marsh Precinct will be holding a food drive this month. Food donations can be dropped off at the precinct throughout the holiday season. Among the items needed are white rice, canned vegetables, pasta, flour, cereal, jams, peanut butter, and more. The White Marsh Precinct is located at located at 8220 Perry Hall Boulevard […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans having donated nearly $485 billion in 2021, up 4% from the previous year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Most Charitable States for 2023. Maryland came in at No. 2 on the list, with Utah ranking at No. 1 and Minnesota ranking at No. 3 on the list. North Dakota and Oregon […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announced the launch of the fifth annual #FreedomToHelpChallenge, inspired by the giving season and the Credit Union Philosophy of ‘people helping people.’ The five-week social media challenge will accept submissions from November 4th through December 8th, and is open to the general public. Individuals, businesses, and local non-profits are welcome to post pictures […]
TOWSON, MD—A 13-year-old who founded a very special non-profit was recognized in Towson on Saturday. Zechariah Cartledge has raised over $1 million through the Running 4 Heroes program. The initiative provides grants to injured first responders. In 2019, Running 4 Heroes officially became a non-profit 501(c)(3). According to the website, “Zechariah runs one mile for every first responder who makes […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The ribbon has been cut and Wawa is open for business. The new Perry Hall Wawa held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Thursday morning. Community member Kirsten Roller was recognized as a Community Day Brightener for raising funds for the Unity Playground, in memory of Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio. The playground is located at Gunpowder […]