2023 Kingsville Community Tree Lighting ceremony date announced

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual tradition returns to Kingsville in December. The Greater Kingsville Civic Association and St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold the 2023 Kingsville Community Tree Lighting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 3rd. For over 40 years Kingsville has celebrated the beginning of the Christmas season with this annual event. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 11901 […]

2023 Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Holiday Plane and Train Garden dates, hours announced

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—’Tis the season!  The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum’s annual Plane and Train Garden will open later this month. The attraction features skillfully crafted train garden displays that feature various local sites, including Bengies Drive-In, Marshy Point Nature Center, the Washington Monument, Fort McHenry, and more.  Admission is free. The 2023 Holiday Garden will once again be […]

2023 Baltimore County Christmas tree lighting details announced

UPDATE: Due to predicted inclement weather, the Baltimore County tree lighting has been postponed. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Officials have announced details for the official 2023 Baltimore County Christmas tree lightning ceremony. The event will take place 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 on Allegheny Avenue between York Road and Washington Avenue in Towson. Santa and Mrs. Claus […]

AAA 2023 Thanksgiving Travel Forecast: 55.4 million Americans expected to travel

WASHINGTON, DC—AAA projects that 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively. The Thanksgiving holiday travel […]

Sports wagering sets new benchmark, contributes $5.8 million to State of Maryland during October

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had the best month in its history in October 2023, with the 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks combining to generate $5,812,245 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook pays 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in October totaled $483,147,391, with mobile […]

White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company announces WinterFest 2023 details, activities

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company has announced details on its 2023 WinterFest celebration. WinterFest will feature Christmas tree sales, a train garden, breakfast with Santa and other fun holiday activities. Christmas tree sales will begin on November 24 (Black Friday) and continue until inventory is sold out.  The holiday train garden will open on November 24th.  Breakfast […]