Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Pooles Island Brewing Company to hold trunk-or-treat event next week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Pooles Island Brewing Company will hold a trunk-or-treat event next week. The event will take place 5:00  – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Pooles Island Brewing. Each $20 registration secures a parking space to decorate your vehicle and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Those interested in participating should […]

University of Maryland Medical System breaks ground on UM Shore Regional Medical Center

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center this week held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new $540 million facility in Easton. Governor Wes Moore attended the event, which he said reinforces his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare access and supporting rural communities in the state. “We are all here because we each share a simple but powerful belief: […]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to take place on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event is free and anonymous, and it aims to provide residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs. This event is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and takes place every year. DEA and state and local partners […]

Baltimore County Police Department to to host community walk in Parkville

HILLENDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will join residents in the Loch Raven Boulevard community on Tuesday evening for a community walk. The walk will take place at 5:00 p.m. on October 22 at Halstead Academy. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss any public safety concerns that residents may have. Halstead Academy is located at 1111 Halstead Road (21234). […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Rosedale Recreation Activity Center

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Tuesday joined elected officials, community members, and gaming enthusiasts to open Baltimore County’s newest Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in Rosedale. Located alongside McCormick Elementary School, the new facility focuses on recreational, social, and wellness opportunities for residents and provides dedicated esports programming for all ages. “We […]

Essex woman scores $50,000 lottery win

ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman’s stroke of Maryland Lottery  luck has earned her a $50,000 prize. The winner, who chose the nickname “Mary” to share her story, purchased a $5 FAST PLAY Lightning Cash game ticket at the Royal Farms located at at 10740 Pulaski Highway in White Marsh and was shocked to discover her win after scanning it. “I […]

Maryland adds 2,700 total jobs in September, unemployment rate levels off

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s employment sector gained 2,700 jobs in September, all in the private sector, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This brings the state’s total job growth to 1.2 percent since the beginning of the year, outpacing the national rate of 1.1 percent. The growth was accompanied by an expansion of the state’s […]