BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With millions of Marylanders expected to hit the roads for holiday travel, the Maryland State Police have announced increased highway safety patrols over the next two weeks. The initiative will focus on cracking down on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving. Troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout the state. The Maryland State […]
BALTIMORE, MD—It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when we deck the halls, sip hot cocoa, and gather ‘round to watch our favorite Christmas movies for the 847th time. These festive flicks are as much a part of our holiday traditions as mistletoe and questionable eggnog – but which Christmas movie does Maryland love the most? The elves at gaming […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall will be holding two “Sounds of the Season” Christmas concerts on Friday, December 13th. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Overlea High School will take the stage, then from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Assembly of God will be performing. The live musical performances will be free to the public. They will be held on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—AAA predicts a record-breaking 119.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This projection narrowly exceeds the 2019 record by 64,000 travelers. AAA predicts 3 million more travelers this holiday season. The surge in holiday travel is attributed to Christmas Day falling on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The holiday season is upon us, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for sober rides home. The agency’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign kicked off today, aiming to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holidays. “Alcohol-impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced road closures for two big, local holiday events in and around the Nottingham area this weekend. On Saturday, December 7, portions of Honeygo Boulevard between Campbell Boulevard and Corporate Drive will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for THE AVENUE at White Marsh’s 2024 Holiday Parade. On Sunday, December 8, […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s White Marsh will be collecting new unwrapped toys for children in the local community. Precinct 9 is now accepting donations of unwrapped presents for kids of all ages. The toy drive goes from December 1 – December 23. Toys can be dropped off in the lobby of the station, which is located at […]