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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The odds of the Baltimore area seeing a white Christmas are diminishing, but it will likely be one of the coldest in years. The National Weather Service says a winter storm will bring a frigid air mass to the Mid-Atlantic states just in time for the holiday weekend. The massive winter storm will bring everything from a blizzard in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has declared that Maryland state government agencies and offices will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2022. “This year, I am declaring December 23 as a holiday so that our hard-working employees can spend more time enjoying the holidays with their loved ones,” said Governor Hogan. Under this declaration, December 23, 2022 will be treated like […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Bah, humbug! Maryland has been ranked among the states with the least Christmas cheer in the U.S., according to a new report from CenturyLink. Maryland came in at No. 41, which is actually an improvement from last year’s ranking of No. 46. In compiling the list, CenturyLink analyzed Christmas-themed Google searches along with charitable giving, and how often residents […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have announced their 2022 Toys for Tots campaign. This is the 33rd consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, MDTA officers will collect new, unwrapped toys Tuesday, December 6 through Thursday, December 8, from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 4 […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Honeygo Village Center will hold its first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony next week. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. The ceremony will also feature an appearance by Santa Claus. Honeygo Village Center is located on Honeygo Center Drive in Perry Hall (21128).
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum’s 9th annual Plane and Train Garden is now open. The attraction displays skillfully crafted train garden displays that feature various local sites, including Bengies Drive-In, Marshy Point Nature Center, the Washington Monument, Fort McHenry, and more. Admission is free. This year, the Holiday Garden has moved to a larger venue at […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall Improvement Association will celebrate the 2022 Christmas tree lighting next month. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022. This year, the tree lighting will take place at Perry Hall Elementary School, located at 9021 Belair Road (21236). The event will feature cider, treats, and of course, the lighting of […]