The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s small businesses, families, and retirees are all feeling the squeeze of rising prices and flat incomes, and House Bill 1554—a 2.5% service tax up for debate in Annapolis—only stands to make things harder. We’re firmly against this measure, which we see as a triple threat: it […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Spring is in the air and the Easter Bunny will soon be on his way. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will soon be hosting its annual breakfast with the Easter Bunny, presented by Richardson Farms. The event will take place 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025. There will be games, prizes for the […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library’s White Marsh Branch will soon close temporarily for upgrades and renovations. The renovations will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025. The branch is temporarily closing after business hours on Saturday, March 29th. The returns box will also close at this time. Full operations are expected to resume in late summer. Any holds not […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will be holding its 2025 multi-vendor craft show in April. The event will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event will feature plenty of vendors, handmade jewelry, acrylic keychains, ornaments, wood crafts, and more. Food and drinks will be available and the event will be […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department on Tuesday announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr. has announced the promotions of eight BCoFD members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Paramedic First Class, Paramedic, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator and Fire Specialist. The following members have been promoted: Fire Captain Fire Lt. Kenneth Chu Fire Lt. Matthew Lancaster Paramedic First Class PM […]
BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland has announced the 2025 Neighborhood Grant awardees, which feature community-centered projects that are resident-driven, connect community members and create impact in Central Maryland. This year’s Neighborhood Grant program has awarded more than $776,000 to 80 local organizations. The Neighborhood Grant program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 in funding for projects that inspire community connection […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission for Women is searching for deserving individuals to honor with its annual Women of the Year Awards. Now in its 43rd year, the awards ceremony recognizes women across various categories for their exceptional contributions to the community. Nominations are open until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 28, and the commission encourages residents to nominate women […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market completed its ninth-best month in February 2025, generating $6,350,174 in contributions to the state. Through the first eight months of FY2025 (July 2024 through February 2025), sports wagering has contributed $61,171,291 to the state compared to $37,051,266 for the same period in FY2024. The total of nearly $61.2 million in state contributions through eight months […]