OVERLEA, MD—The 2023 Overlea Farmers Market is set to kick off this weekend. Returning for its eighth year, the Overlea Farmers Market is held at 6908 Belair Road in the Natural History Society of Maryland parking lot. This year’s dates are as follows: June 10, 24 July 8, 22 August 5, 19 September 2, 16, 30 October 14, 28 Hours […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday morning celebrated the completion of the Hamiltowne Park playground restoration and park enhancements project. The update includes a full playground replacement, LED lighting upgrade, new entry path, and work on a new drinking fountain that will include a dog bowl and bottle filler. “Hamiltowne Park […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Town Fair returns to Perry Hall later this month. This year’s fair will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4601 Ebenezer Road (21236) in front of Perry Hall High School. There will be vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, demonstrations, and live entertainment. There will also be a DJ in the entertainment […]
UPDATE: Crosby Abe’s record has been broken. Original story below… CUMBERLAND, MD—An Allegany County youth has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a new state record holder for fallfish – Semotilus corporalis — in the state’s nontidal division. Crosby Abe, 14, caught the 2.27-pound fish May 29 while fishing on the North Branch of the Potomac […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Nepalese cyclist on a 5,000-mile journey stopped in Perry Hall on Saturday. Ajit Baral stopped at Honeygo Park on June 3, 2023. At 23 years of age, Baral was paralyzed due to a spinal cord condition. After an intense physical rehabilitation program, he recovered to the point that he wanted to share his message of overcoming challenges […]
TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 1 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 35th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured 114 pieces of art representing the work of 117 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The Startup at Towson […]
OVERLEA, MD—A Baltimore City man knew he won a big prize in the FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack progressive jackpot game but he was unsure of the amount until he arrived at Maryland Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. The winner was pleasantly surprised to learn his prize was a whopping $277,886. The warehouse worker likes to play national jackpot […]
ROSEDALE, MD—For birthdays and other celebrations, she generally gives friends and relatives Maryland Lottery scratch-offs so it was no surprise when the loyal player gifted herself a $50,000 Cash instant ticket on Mother’s Day. The surprise: she won the game’s $50,000 top prize. “I play every day. She never plays,” the Rosedale woman’s husband said on June 1 when she […]