Towson Fourth of July fireworks cancelled

UPDATE: The Towson Fourth of July Parade has been cancelled as well. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Another annual tradition has been scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Towson Communities Alliance announced on Saturday that their annual Independence Day fireworks display would be cancelled this year. “Obviously, this is a big disappointment to many who enjoy the July 4th […]

Governor Hogan proclaims May 1, 2020 Maryland School Lunch Hero Day [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed May 1 as Maryland School Lunch Hero Day, in tribute to the extraordinary efforts and service of community and school food service professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency. Recognizing National School Lunch Hero Day in Maryland, Governor Hogan and State Schools Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. joined local school systems in […]

Fullerton 2020 Independence Day fireworks cancelled due to COVID-19

NOTTINGHAM, MD—An annual fireworks display has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fullerton Fireworks Foundation on Friday announced that their 2020 Fourth of July fireworks show would be cancelled this year. “In light of the situation we are facing locally and nationally with COVID-19, the board has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s fireworks celebration,” the […]

Maryland State Police clarify social distancing rules pertaining to Easter religious services

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police this week clarified their stance on Easter religious services to be held across the state on Sunday. “The compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order by faith community leaders last weekend was outstanding and deeply appreciated,” Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III, said. “My hope is that our faith community leaders continue to recognize the […]

MDOT MVA offices to close in observance of Presidents’ Day

BALTIMORE, MD—In addition to all Baltimore County government offices, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. MDOT MVA self-service VEIP kiosks, online services and 24-hour kiosks will still be available. Customers may conduct […]

Baltimore County offices to be closed for Presidents Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts, will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 in recognition of Presidents Day. Health department clinics, libraries and senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual. Trash and recyclables […]

First Lady Melania Trump to visit sick children in Maryland on Valentine’s Day

BETHESDA, MD—First Lady Melania Trump will celebrate Valentine’s Day by visiting with seriously ill children staying at The Children’s Inn at NIH while they are participating in groundbreaking clinical trials and studies at the National Institutes of Health. For the third year in a row, FLOTUS will spend Valentine’s Day with the children at The Children’s Inn. Over the past […]

BCPS confirms Presidents’ Day 2020 to be regular school day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools confirmed on Wednesday that the Maryland State Board of Education has approved their request to make Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 17, 2020) a regular school day. All schools and offices will be open, as reported previously by NottinghamMD. The change is in accordance with the 2019-2020 school calendar, and the planned use of emergency closure […]