Maryland State Police to target impaired, aggressive, distracted drivers over holiday week

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are gearing up for the week between Christmas and New Year’s with additional troopers on patrol using a variety of initiatives to urge both motorists and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility, and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Between Wednesday and January 2, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks statewide […]

Baltimore County government offices to be closed for Christmas holiday

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 vaccination clinics and testing sites, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th and on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th. Towson Loop service and Baltimore County parking meters […]

Help decorate the Christmas tree at Red Brick Station, restaurant to donate to White Marsh food pantry for each ornament

WHITE MARSH, MD—Red Brick Station would like local residents to help them decorate their new Christmas tree. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17th. Residents are invited to being a personal ornament that they will no longer be hanging on their tree and place it on the tree at Red Brick Station.  For each ornament […]

Santa to ride through Perry Hall, Kingsville, Middle River, Glen Arm

UPDATE 2: The map for Santa’s 12/17 ride through Perry Hall and Nottingham has been posted on Facebook here. UPDATE: This story has been updated with Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s and Long Green Volunteer Fire Company’s Santa schedule for 2021.  See bottom of post. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Santa doesn’t drive through as many neighborhoods as he […]

Overlea Christmas tree lighting date announced

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this event has been pushed back to Sunday, December 12th. Original story below… ——— OVERLEA, MD—The Overlea Community Association will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony this weekend. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Overlea Fullerton Community Center. In the event of inclement weather, the […]

MDTA Police to celebrate 32 years of Toys for Tots collections

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have announced their 2021 Toys for Tots campaign. This is the 32nd consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, officers will collect new, unwrapped toys from Tuesday, December 7, through Thursday, December 9, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held this Friday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s official Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held this weekend. The event will take place 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Olympic Park. This year’s tree lighting will feature Santa & Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Frosty, Olaf, inflatable decorations, performances, Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and more. Olympic Park is located on Allegheny Avenue […]