BALTIMORE, MD—This week, April 7-13, marks Public Health Week in Maryland, a time to recognize the crucial role public health professionals play in the state. The Maryland Department of Health is commemorating the week with events celebrating its over 6,500 employees and highlighting their work in promoting health and safety for Marylanders. The theme for Public Health Week 2025, “It […]
TOWSON, MD—Since 1981, the Baltimore County Police Department has proudly participated in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which aims to remove the barriers that victims of crime may encounter. Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads departments and agencies in their annual observances of NCVRW. In 2025, NCVRW is being observed from April 6 through 12. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore proclaimed April 2, 2025, as the 142nd annual Maryland Arbor Day celebration. The proclamation was made during the Board of Public Works meeting, where Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Josh Kurtz and the Maryland Forest Service presented tree seedlings to the board members. Following tradition, dozens of eastern redbud seedlings grown at the Ayton […]
TOWSON, MD—BrightView Towson will be holding a document shredding event this weekend. Swing by Brightview Towson from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 5, 2025 to safely dispose of personal documents. Attendees will be able to take advantage of a free, professional shredding service to protect their identities and clean out files. Acceptable items include financial documents, cancelled & […]
TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) and Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation are hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss the MD 45 (York Road) Roadway Improvement and Water Main Replacement Project. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The project aims to improve a half-mile […]
TOWSON, MD—Makayla Kent of Pine Grove Middle School and Sarah Glazer of Pikesville High School won the 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo Poster Contest. Their designs will be used to promote the event, and they will receive printed copies of their work. Over 400 votes were cast by BCPS students and staff to select the winning posters from […]
UPDATE: The first pitch has been moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is advising local motorists of the traffic and parking modifications that will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles opening day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Baltimore Orioles will play their home […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is hosting an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. New tumbler compost bins will be available for $75 each. Prices […]
