Baltimore County government offices to be closed on New Year’s Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health COVID-19 testing, the COVID-19 hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31. Modified […]

Celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ virtually with Baltimore County Public Library

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library is inviting residents to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021…virtually. Library branches will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. – noon. Participants will make crafts, read stories, sing songs, and ring in the new year at noon. From BCPL: “Pick up a special Noon Year’s Eve […]

Parkville snowman suffers 2020 meltdown

PARKVILLE, MD—A familiar sight graced drivers along Perring Parkway in Parkville this weekend. The iconic snowman at the intersection of Perring Parkway and Putty Hill Avenue has returned, although he looks a bit different this year. Every year, the snowman mysteriously makes an appearance at the busy Parkville intersection on Christmas Day, regardless of the weather. This year, the snowman […]

‘Shop With a Cop’ celebrated differently in Baltimore County this year [VIDEO]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—This year’s 19th annual “Shop with a Cop” may have been celebrated a bit differently due to COVID-19, but the warmth of the holiday season was still present. Officers from each of the Baltimore County Police Department’s 10 precincts continued the tradition of spreading holiday cheer to children. The children gave their shopping “wish list” to the officers to […]

AAA: COVID-19 expected to influence Maryland holiday travel

TOWSON, MD—AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans, including Marylanders, to stay home this holiday season, with COVID-19 considered to be a key factor in the decision-making of many who are opting not to travel. Public health concerns and travel guidance are influencing their decisions not to travel over the year-end holidays, a period that typically sees high demand […]

Thunderstorms, snow showers expected on Christmas Eve in Baltimore

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch. NOTTINGHAM, MD—Christmas Eve 2020 could be one to remember in the Baltimore area, weather-wise. The National Weather Service says to expect thunderstorms, strong winds, and possibly even some light snow on Thursday. Forecasters say there is an increased risk of flooding and wind damage later in the day Thursday […]

Olszewski names Christmas Eve 2020 county holiday, Baltimore County offices closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health COVID-19 testing, the COVID-19 hotline, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. County parking meters are free on both days. Modified Baltimore County COVID-19 Testing Schedule Due […]

Governor Hogan announces reduced COVID-19 gathering limits, restricted travel, additional financial assistance

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a COVID-19 press conference at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday afternoon. The governor reported that the post-Thanksgiving surge of COVID-19 had not materialized in Maryland to the extent that public health officials predicted, and did not rise to the levels that it has in most other states. Total hospitalizations decreased on Thursday by […]