PERRY HALL, MD – Break out your red, white and blue and join The 229th Maryland Army National Guard Band as they celebrate America with a concert in the park. The event will be held at Angel Park in Perry Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. The concert is presented as part of a summer series of family entertainment to […]
TOWSON, MD – More Americans than ever recorded by AAA, nearly 49 million, are planning to travel over the Independence Day holiday this year, over 2 million more than last year. This trend holds true in Maryland, as AAA Mid-Atlantic projects that more than one million Marylanders will take to the roads, skies, rails, and waterways to enjoy family, friends, […]
BALTIMORE, MD – The July 4th holiday travel period begins next week, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be suspending non-emergency lane closures in high-volume regions across Maryland from Wednesday, July 3rd until Monday, July 8th. MDOT SHA will also deploy CHART emergency-response units at key locations to assist motorists and keep lanes open. Motorists are […]
HOWARD COUNTY, MD – Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci joined Howard County Fire and EMS Chief Christine Uhlhorn on Wednesday morning, along with the Maryland State Firemen’s Association and leaders in various medical fields, to present the dangers of legal and illegal fireworks. “There were 17 fireworks-related incidents reported in Maryland last year,” said State Fire Marshal Geraci. “Prevention […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the July 4 Independence Day holiday for state employees will be extended to include Friday, July 5, 2019. Since the July 4 holiday falls on a Thursday this year, the governor is granting state employees an additional day to gather with their families and enjoy the many celebrations taking place […]
TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County has released its 2019 list of dates and locations for fireworks displays that have been approved by the Fire Marshal’s Office. Additional displays will be added as the Fire Marshal issues permits. Check this page regularly for a display near you. The use of backyard fireworks is illegal. Some ground-based and hand-held sparklers are legal […]
Here’s what’s open and what’s not in Baltimore County for the Fourth of July holiday. Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County […]
It was a hot, humid Tuesday…which is not unexpected for the Fourth of July. The 2017 Kingsville Independence Day parade was held on July 4 and a good time was had by all. The parade began at about 11 a.m. near the Kingsville Triangle (the intersection of Jerusalem, Bradshaw, and Belair roads). This was the 37th installment of the annual […]