Gas prices fall to lowest levels since February, more Americans to travel for Thanksgiving

BALTIMORE, MD—GasBuddy®, a leading fuel savings platform available to North American drivers, this week released the results of its annual Thanksgiving Travel Survey, revealing that more Americans plan to hit the road for the holiday. Forty-one percent of respondents said they plan to take a road trip this year, an 8% increase from 2022. Additionally, the national average price of […]

2023 Baltimore County Christmas tree lighting details announced

UPDATE: Due to predicted inclement weather, the Baltimore County tree lighting has been postponed. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Officials have announced details for the official 2023 Baltimore County Christmas tree lightning ceremony. The event will take place 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 on Allegheny Avenue between York Road and Washington Avenue in Towson. Santa and Mrs. Claus […]

AAA 2023 Thanksgiving Travel Forecast: 55.4 million Americans expected to travel

WASHINGTON, DC—AAA projects that 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively. The Thanksgiving holiday travel […]

White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company announces WinterFest 2023 details, activities

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company has announced details on its 2023 WinterFest celebration. WinterFest will feature Christmas tree sales, a train garden, breakfast with Santa and other fun holiday activities. Christmas tree sales will begin on November 24 (Black Friday) and continue until inventory is sold out.  The holiday train garden will open on November 24th.  Breakfast […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Friday for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in recognition of Veterans Day. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson LOOP will operate as […]

Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]