TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance. Residents must place trees out by Jan. 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on your scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]
TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—State employees in Maryland will have Christmas Eve off this year as Governor Wes Moore has announced the closure of all state agencies and offices on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The day off will be treated as any other state employee holiday, according to the Governor’s Office. “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With millions of Marylanders expected to hit the roads for holiday travel, the Maryland State Police have announced increased highway safety patrols over the next two weeks. The initiative will focus on cracking down on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving. Troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout the state. The Maryland State […]
BALTIMORE, MD—It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when we deck the halls, sip hot cocoa, and gather ‘round to watch our favorite Christmas movies for the 847th time. These festive flicks are as much a part of our holiday traditions as mistletoe and questionable eggnog – but which Christmas movie does Maryland love the most? The elves at gaming […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall will be holding two “Sounds of the Season” Christmas concerts on Friday, December 13th. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Overlea High School will take the stage, then from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Assembly of God will be performing. The live musical performances will be free to the public. They will be held on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—AAA predicts a record-breaking 119.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This projection narrowly exceeds the 2019 record by 64,000 travelers. AAA predicts 3 million more travelers this holiday season. The surge in holiday travel is attributed to Christmas Day falling on […]