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2022 ‘Share the Warmth’ campaign collects winter accessories and wellness items for BCPS students

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Community members are invited to contribute new/unused winter accessories and wellness items to support Baltimore County Public Schools students during the winter months. The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc.’s “Share the Warmth” campaign accepts such items year-round but focuses its collection efforts from the fall through January. “Recent chilly mornings remind us that even harsher weather will arrive soon,” […]

Councilman Marks, Weis Markets, Marian Preparatory Academy to hold food drive this weekend

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks, Weis Markets, and the Marian Preparatory Academy will once again be holding a food drive this weekend to help families in need. Donations will benefit the Student Support Network. The event will be held at Weis Markets, located at 7927 Belair Road in Fullerton (21236). Food will be accepted 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November […]

‘Cocktails & Candy Canes’ holiday pop-up returning to Lib’s Grill this month

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—A festive, pop-up will be returning to Perry Hall this holiday season. “Cocktails & Candy Canes” will soon be returning to Lib’s Grill. Lib’s Grill will be converting all three locations (Maple Lawn, Perry Hall, and Bel Air) into the holiday pop-up known as “Cocktails & Candy Canes” from November 22 through January 23. The experience will be […]

WalletHub Most Charitable States 2023 Maryland

Maryland ranked 2nd most charitable state for 2023 [VIDEO]

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans having donated nearly $485 billion in 2021, up 4% from the previous year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Most Charitable States for 2023. Maryland came in at No. 2 on the list, with Utah ranking at No. 1 and Minnesota ranking at No. 3 on the list. North Dakota and Oregon […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union to launch fifth annual challenge to celebrate volunteers, non-profits

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announced the launch of the fifth annual #FreedomToHelpChallenge, inspired by the giving season and the Credit Union Philosophy of ‘people helping people.’ The five-week social media challenge will accept submissions from November 4th through December 8th, and is open to the general public. Individuals, businesses, and local non-profits are welcome to post pictures […]

Scout project beautifies courtyard at Seven Oaks Elementary School

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Some local Scouts did their part to give back to the community this weekend. Miguel Acosta and his team from Troop 130 completed his Eagle Scout project on Sunday morning. Per Councilman David Marks, the troop installed flower boxes and beautified the courtyard at Seven Oaks Elementary School. “Everyone did a great job,” said Councilman Marks. “Thank you to […]

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Pregnant Bowleys Quarters firefighter crashes, helps trapped motorist, gives birth

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Not all heroes wear capes. A Bowleys Quarters firefighter is making national headlines after she was involved in a car accident, helped another trapped motorist, and gave birth less than 24 hours later. Megan Warfield, 30, is a member of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and is also a career firefighter with Baltimore County. She has […]

Jiffy Lube recognizes Baltimore County-based Meals on Wheels volunteer for more than 32 years of service

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, Jiffy Lube honored Baltimore-based Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland volunteer Kathi Howard for her unwavering dedication to service with one year of free vehicle maintenance. The Reisterstown resident has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for more than 32 years, where she and her sister, Pam Cline, serve meals each week to seniors and other […]

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