TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the first time in three weeks, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to a drop in crude oil prices and a stronger U.S. dollar. The national average gas price fell 3.0 cents per gallon to $2.98 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—In 1967, Baltimore County passed one of the most far-reaching land preservation acts in Maryland history, creating the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line. The URDL, as it is commonly known, separates the county into “urban” and “rural” areas. Sewer systems, public water, and infrastructure is generally focused within the urbanized part of the URDL, while farmland dominates the region outside this […]
TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—State employees in Maryland will have Christmas Eve off this year as Governor Wes Moore has announced the closure of all state agencies and offices on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The day off will be treated as any other state employee holiday, according to the Governor’s Office. “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has risen for the second straight week, reaching $3.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase of 3.1 cents compared to last week is attributed to price cycling, particularly in the Great Lakes region, where stations are adjusting margins ahead of holiday travel. Despite the recent uptick, the national average remains […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s employment numbers continued their positive trajectory in November, adding 7,100 jobs, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This brings the total number of jobs added in Maryland in 2024 to 40,900. The growth was primarily driven by the private sector, which added 5,400 jobs in November. This puts […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order creating several new programs within the state government with the goal of bolstering Maryland’s economy and competitiveness. The order was signed at the Frederick Hotel and Conference Center project, a public-private development project expected to generate $1.5 billion in new private sector spending, 200 jobs, and $4 million in annual state […]