Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million Snuga Infant Swings due to suffocation hazard after 5 deaths reported

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price are announcing the recall of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings. The swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it. If the product is used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the […]

Baltimore County earns prestigious national accreditation for Department of Recreation and Parks

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Recreation and Parks has achieved national accreditation, recognizing it as one of the top park and recreation agencies in the country. The prestigious accreditation, awarded by the National Recreation and Park Association’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), was presented at the association’s annual conference in Atlanta on Wednesday evening. CAPRA accreditation […]

Marks pledges swift action to make Perry Hall school a landmark

NOTTINGHAM, MD— The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider historic status for the former Perry Hall School at its meeting on Thursday, November 14. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has written a letter of support, saying that he will act swiftly to add the property to th list of protected landmarks once the Commission forwards the nomination to the […]

Maryland invests $2.2 million in minority, veteran-owned business growth

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $2.2 million in financial assistance to support small, minority, and veteran-owned business growth in Maryland. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, the funding includes loans, loan guaranties, and equity investments from the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program and the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority. The funds […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Monday, October 14

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to the federal Columbus Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library and all County senior centers will be closed and CountyRide service will not operate on the holiday. Towson Loop service will operate as scheduled, parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County […]

Councilman Marks: Construction advances on new Marshy Point pavilion

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that work will soon advance on the new pavilion at Marshy Point Nature Center. The $832,670 contract involves the design and construction of the pavilion; upgrading of electrical service to the canoe shed; and the providing of power, lighting, and water to the pier and animal shelters. “Marshy Point Nature […]