BALTIMORE, MD—The Memorial Day weekend travel period is rapidly approaching and a record number of travelers are expected to be on the roads. A new report released by AAA Travel projects that 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The 43.8 million number represents a 4% increase when compared to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Monday marks the start of Central Maryland’s 27th annual Bike to Work Week. Events celebrating the health benefits of biking and promoting bike safety will take place across the region on or around National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17. Riders can register for free to claim a t-shirt and enter prize drawings at BikeToWorkMD.com. The program provides […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be conducting an underwater training exercise in Middle River this week. The Baltimore County Police Underwater Recovery Team is scheduled to conduct a “downed aircraft” scenario in Frog Mortar Creek, near Martin State Airport. The department requests that all mariners to be cautious and watch for divers in the area while passing […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—An annual tradition returns to the White Marsh/Middle River area next weekend. Family Fest at 43 returns on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held on Williams Court (21220). Family Fest at 43 will feature many exhibitors, free kids activities, “Star Wars” character visits, a jazz & dance show, games […]
CORRECTION: Mad Woman Fitness is located in the Joppa Corners shopping center, next to the Festival at Perry Hall. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new fitness center will soon be opening in the Nottingham area. Mad Woman Fitness will hold a grand opening in the Joppa Corners shopping center this Saturday, May 11, 2024. Mad Woman Fitness bills itself […]
OVERLEA, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is revising its plans for the US 1 improvement project from Baltimore City to Overlea with a focus on safety, accessibility, and connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. The SHA will be holding a public meeting to get feedback on the proposed changes. The public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be […]
OVERLEA, MD—A unique art exhibit is coming to the Overlea area this weekend. “Art in the Park” (“Arte en el Parque”) takes place at Holt Park this Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. The exhibit will feature unique contemporary artwork by Latino artists reflecting on nature, climate, traditions, immigration, and abstract. There will be […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning has announced a series of free capacity-building workshops for community and nonprofit organizations. The workshops are part of an effort to assist organizations with a range of challenges, including grant readiness, human resources, strategic planning, and fundraising. The capacity-building initiative is funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act. Free, virtual workshop offerings […]