BALTIMORE, MD—Big Lots, the discount retail chain, announced this week that it plans to close all of its remaining stores and go out of business. Fast Company reports that the decision comes after a deal with Nexus Capital Management fell through, leaving the company unable to secure a sale and avoid liquidation. The company had been struggling financially throughout 2024, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Party City, the largest party supply store in the United States, is closing all of its stores, marking the end of nearly 40 years in business. CEO Barry Litwin delivered the news to corporate employees in a video conference call on Friday, according to CNN. Litwin told employees that the company is “winding down” operations immediately, with Friday, December […]
ESSEX, MD—One student has been charged following an assault at a middle school in Essex. On Monday, December 16, a student at Stemmers Run Middle School was assaulted with a pair of scissors. The Baltimore County Police Department tells NottinghamMD.com that a student sustained a laceration to the upper body following an altercation with another student. The school nurse provided […]
TOWSON, MD—A popular Towson restaurant will soon be closing its doors. Smoke at the Point has announced that it will shutter the restaurant side of its business in early January and shift to focusing on private parties, events, and catering. After over 7 years of serving the Towson community and nearly a decade of dedication to this project, the time […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted three of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon Sr. has announced the following promotions to Fire Captain: Fire Lieutenant John Dentler Fire Lieutenant Taylor Russell Fire Lieutenant Kaitlyn Stalnaker The promotions will be effective as of January 11, 2025.
WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County has unveiled a newly renovated Woodlawn Senior Center, boasting a larger facility and updated amenities to accommodate its rapidly growing membership. The $8.1 million project was celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on December 18, 2024, attended by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, state and local officials, and community members. The center, originally 3,600 square feet, has nearly […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Baltimore County resident is $50,000 richer after scooping a third-tier Powerball prize in the December 16 drawing. The lucky winner, a retired laborer from Parkville, plays the same numbers for every Powerball and Mega Millions drawing. He randomly chose five rows of numbers and played them daily. His persistence paid off this week when he matched four of […]
TOWSON, MD—A new 122-unit apartment complex in Towson is expected to make a significant dent in Baltimore County’s goal of adding 1,000 affordable rental units by 2027, Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski announced on Thursday. Loch Raven Overlook, slated to replace the Days Inn at 8712 Loch Raven Blvd., will contribute 115 units toward that goal. The project is the largest […]