Planning begins for Perry Hall’s 250th birthday

PERRY HALL, MD—Planning has begun to celebrate and commemorate Perry Hall’s 250th anniversary in 2025. Perry Hall was founded in 1775 when Harry Dorsey Gough, a prominent businessman, completed construction of the mansion for which the community derives its name. A committee has been formed to plan events throughout the year in recognition of the anniversary. The committee includes representatives […]

Beachmont Corn Maze 2024: Candy Land to open this weekend

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual tradition returns to Kingsville this fall Beachmont’s “Candy Land” corn maze will be open from September 13 through November 9, 2024. The 6-acre corn maze winds through more than two miles of pathways that that have been transformed into an interactive journey for all ages. Admission is $18 per person and includes a trip through the one-of-a-kind […]

Middle River shopping center sells for $6.4 million

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A shopping center in Middle River has been sold for the first time in its history. The 69,582-square-foot Hawthorne Plaza shopping center has sold for $6.4 million, with Family Dollar, ExoticHaus Furniture, and Geresbeck’s Food Market among the tenants. The shopping center was originally developed in 1960 and 98% of the tenants were leased when the sale was […]

2024 Johnny Appleseed Festival to be held at Weber’s Farm this weekend

CARNEY, MD—Fall is almost here, which means it’s time for Weber’s Cider Mill Farm’s annual Johnny Appleseed Festival. The 49th annual festival will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2024. There will be hay rides, gem mining, tractor rides, face painting, balloon animals, a “boo barn,” and more. Both the Johnny […]

Maryland certifies three marinas as ‘clean marinas’ for exemplary pollution reduction efforts

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has certified three marinas as “clean marinas”, part of an effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The marinas are Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore City; Hartge Yacht Harbor of Galesville, Anne Arundel County; and Tradewinds Marina of Middle River, Baltimore County. The certification comes after the three locations that were inspected showed that […]

THE AVENUE at White Marsh 2024 Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting dates announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The dates for two more annual holiday traditions at THE AVENUE at White Marsh have been set for this year.  It had previously been announced that the 2024 Holiday Parade would be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. 2024 Tree Lighting THE AVENUE’s 27th annual Tree Lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024. Holiday music will […]