BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued Thanksgiving travel safety tips and recommended 2023 driving times. Officials say this will be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Motorists should plan ahead to allow ample travel time. The Maryland Transportation Authority is providing the following suggested travel times for its major routes during the holiday period. RECOMMENDED TIMES […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this weekend. APG has firing operations scheduled for Friday, November 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, November 18 from approximately 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Military weapons, watercraft and/or aircraft may be visible during testing hours. Residents may hear weapons […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With last year’s Black Friday sales drawing 122.7 million Americans to shop in person and 130.2 million to shop online, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best Places to Shop on Black Friday to help consumers maximize their savings. Best Black Friday Retailers (Avg. Discount) 1. JCPenney (59.12%) 6. BJ’s (30.11%) 2. Macy’s (58.19%) 7. […]
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 […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine will hold its annual Toys for Tots “Fill the Boat” event later this month. The event will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Carroll Island Walmart. BQVFRM is also accepting non-perishable food items to benefit the local food bank at the Eastern Interfaith […]
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 […]
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 […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 13, 2023. APG has daytime and nighttime testing and training scheduled for Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 16 2023, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, […]