2023 Middle River Parade Of Lighted Boats date announced

UPDATE: The 2023 parade route has been announced. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A festive annual tradition will return in November. The 2023 edition of the Middle River Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Early registration is now open. The Middle River Lighted Boat parade is the largest lighted boat parade in the Mid-Atlantic and […]

THE AVENUE at White Marsh 2023 Holiday Parade, Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting dates announced

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the 2023 Menorah lighting has been rescheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—The dates for three annual holiday traditions at THE AVENUE at White Marsh have been set for this year. 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting THE AVENUE’s 26th annual Tree Lightning ceremony will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023. […]

Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin January 9

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 9, 2023. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]

Baltimore County announces agency closures for Christmas, New Year’s holidays

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health and Human Services clinics and County senior centers, will be closed on Friday, December 23, Monday December 26, and Monday, January 2, 2023 in recognition of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Towson Loop and CountyRide service will not operate on Monday December 26 or Monday, January 2. All branches of […]

Maryland State Police warn shoppers of online scams over holiday season

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police Cyber Task Force is warning consumers to continue to proceed with caution while shopping online to avoid potential scams this holiday season. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2021 report, non-payment or non-delivery scams cost people more than $337 million annually. Credit card fraud accounted for another $173 million in losses. Consumers can […]