Bengies Drive-in Theatre to close out season 9th annual Holiday Show, Toy Drive

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Bengies Drive-in Theatre is ready to close out the 2024 season with its 9th annual Holiday Show and Toy Drive. The event takes place this Saturday, December 7, 2024 with a tremendous, holiday-themed double-feature. The box office will open at 4:15 p.m., then Bengies will show “Saint Nick of Bethlehem” (2024- PG) at 5:15 p.m. followed by “How […]

Maryland tightens security guard licensing requirements for businesses

BALTIMORE, MD—Starting January 1, 2025, new requirements will take effect in Maryland for businesses employing security guards or in-house loss prevention personnel. The Maryland State Police Licensing Division is reminding individuals and businesses of these upcoming changes. According to the new legislation, any business or individual employing one or more security guards or loss prevention personnel must license these employees […]

Maryland invests $3.6M in land conservation, park upgrades

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of $3.6 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds will support various projects through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including land acquisition, park improvements, and the protection of natural resources through conservation easements. One of the most significant grants, totaling nearly […]

Celebree School earns coveted IFA Emerging Franchisor Award

BALTIMORE, MD—Celebree School, a leading early childhood education provider, has been awarded the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) first-ever Emerging Franchisor Award. The award recognizes the brand’s rapid and responsible growth since its inception in 1994. The award was presented at the IFA’s annual Emerging Franchisor Conference in Austin, Texas, to Celebree School Founder & CEO Richard Huffman, his wife Dawn, […]

Olszewski issues executive order to address Baltimore County affordable housing shortage

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order on December 3, 2024, mandating affordable housing units in new housing developments receiving County financial support. This means any new or preservation development project that receives county discretionary financial support — which includes loans, grants, payments-in-lieu of taxes, tax credits, TIFs, and bonds — must designate a percentage of units […]

SunFed Produce cucumbers recalled due to Salmonella risk

BALTIMORE, MD—A major cucumber recall has been announced due to Salmonella concerns. The recalled cucumbers were sold in 26 states between October 12 and November 26. The cucumbers, produced by Arizona-based SunFed Produce, are packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the […]