WASHINGTON, DC—Two winged representatives from the Maryland Park Service attended the White House this month. Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service Rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago this week. “Bald eagles are such a […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Families are invited to ring in the new year at the Baltimore County Public Library on Saturday. The BCPL branches in Perry Hall, Parkville-Carney, Rosedale, and Essex will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” for children from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. December 29, 2023. There will be New Year’s Eve-themed activities and crafts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that applications are open for the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences’ Fiscal Year 2024 Project Grants to support not-for-profit organizations that offer visual and performing arts, science, and humanities programs. Grants up to $9,500 are available for organizations in and near Baltimore County that serve Baltimore County’s residents. The […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching on Sunday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving while conducting saturation patrols on […]
OVERLEA, MD—A Baltimore woman continues to have good luck when playing the lottery. She and her husband stopped by Maryland Lottery headquarters this week to claim a $50,000 Gold Bar Bingo top prize, and this wasn’t her first big win. “She was born with luck,” the winner’s husband said. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous and use the alias […]
OVERLEA, MD—A new restaurant has opened in the Overlea area. Otoman Halal Spot is now serving hungry customers along the Belair Road corridor. The restaurant held a soft opening back in November and is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Otoman Halal Spot is located at 7400 Belair […]
WINDSOR MILL, MD—Christmas was a bit brighter for one lucky Maryland Lottery player this year thanks to a $540,000 Multi-Match win. The News Stand at 6901 Security Blvd. in Windsor Mill sold the jackpot-winning ticket for the December 25 drawing. The winning numbers are 11, 16, 21, 36, 37 and 41. The winner can choose between the estimated annuity of […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police, beginning Friday, will be increasing patrols through Christmas weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]