Maryland among most takeout-obsessed states, new study

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study reveals that Maryland is the seventh most takeout-obsessed state in the U.S. The study, conducted by consumer trend experts at the online discount platform Wethrift, reviewed the number of takeout establishments, Google search metrics, Yelp ratings, and state takeout spending data to uncover the top states where residents prefer to order takeout. Maryland ranks as the […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Family budgets are tight

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Family budgets are tight. According to economists, food prices have increased more than 25% since 2020 (editor’s note: in 2022, food prices increased by 9.9 percent, faster than in any year since 1979). To put that in perspective, a cart of groceries that cost you $100 in November […]

Cromwell Valley Park to hold 2024 Fall Harvest Festival this weekend

PARKVILLE, MD—’Tis the season for fall festivals. Cromwell Valley Park will hold its 2024 Fall Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, September 28th. There will be live music, crafts, apple tasting, pony rides, face painting, apple butter demonstrations, and much more. Admission is $6 per car. Cromwell Valley Park is located at 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road […]

Greenleigh 2024 Fall Market coming October 5

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Another fall celebration is rapidly approaching. The 2024 Fall Market is coming to Greenleigh 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The event, presented by St. John Properties, will feature music, food, gifts, activities, and fun for all ages. The Greenleigh Fall Market will take place in the parking lot at 6201 Greenleigh Avenue in […]

Baltimore County officials continue effort to identify lead service lines in water system

TOWSON, MD—In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of Baltimore County communities, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) will be sending out Service Line Material Notification letters to residential, commercial, and industrial customers whose properties have water service lines constructed of, or possibly constructed of, lead. The notification letters, which are expected to reach affected customers via […]

Maryland to host inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit in October

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting the state’s first inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit this October, with the goal of highlighting the many different recreation opportunities that Maryland has to offer. The summit will be taking place at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County from October 9-11, and will consist of a series of panels, […]

Maryland’s dazzling fall foliage arriving ahead of schedule

BALTIMORE, MD—Fall officially begins on Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 a.m. This year, Maryland’s fall foliage is expected to be different from previous years as many trees are changing color earlier than normal due to drought. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources predicts that the peak of fall colors will be earlier than normal in western Maryland including Garrett, Allegany, […]