BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union, in collaboration with Harford County Public Schools, is gifting starter libraries to all newly hired classroom teachers in third through fifth grade. A total of 47 teachers across 21 schools will benefit from this initiative, receiving over 500 grade-specific reading books aligned with their curriculum to be divided among the teachers. The initiative aims […]
OVERLEA, MD—Delegate Carl Jackson will be sponsoring a volunteer project to install potted plants at Overlea High School next month. The event will take place at 8:30 a.m. on February 17, 2024. Delegate Jackson says the project’s overall goal is to interior-scape, or install potted plants inside, at Overlea High School. The indoor plants will not only enhance the overall […]
BALTIMORE, MD—State Delegate Carl Jackson is planning to deliver 150 toys to deserving children from across the district. Representing the 8th legislative district of Maryland, Delegate Jackson was initially appointed to the seat in 2021 before winning the seat outright in 2022 by an overwhelming margin. The former Baltimore County alum has made it his mission while in office to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have announced their 2023 Toys for Tots campaign. This is the 34th consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, MDTA officers will collect new, unwrapped toys Tuesday, December 5, through Thursday, December 7, from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 4 […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Has your child written a letter to Santa Claus? Did you know the North Pole has set up a local mailbox for children in Baltimore County where they can drop off their letter AND receive one back? Local youngsters are invited to drop off their letters to Santa Claus at the Cockeysville Precinct (111 Wight Avenue, Cockeysville) between December […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh is spreading holiday cheer by helping to feed the hungry. THE AVENUE has donated $2,586 to the Perry Hall United Methodist Church food pantry. More than 100 families benefit every month from this food pantry. The money was raised from purchases of the sod removed to open THE AVENUE’s ice skating rink, according to […]
UPDATE: Look for Senior Priya Kozich around 10:30 a.m. during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She will be marching in the fourth band. Look for her in the second line in the middle of the saxophones. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A student from Perry Hall High School will be performing in an annual holiday parade. Senior Priya Kozich will be […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Local first responders and elected officials gave back to the community in a big way over the weekend. On Saturday morning, Official Ravens Roost BQ invited members of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine, the Baltimore County Police Department, and the Baltimore County Fire Department in giving 150 Thanksgiving dinners to local families in need. Also participating […]