Baltimore County Christmas Tree recycling collection to begin on January 13

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 13, 2020. Because Christmas tree collection dates will vary from place to place, residents must have trees set out no later than Saturday, January 18 to ensure collection. Residents should place trees out for pick-up at the same […]

TSA: Plan ahead for another high volume travel period

WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration expects another high volume period for the upcoming holiday season. Between December 19 and January 5, TSA estimates 42 million passengers will travel through security screening checkpoints nationwide, an increase of 3.9 percent from 2018. “I can’t express enough how proud I am of the TSA workforce,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “Year after year, […]

County will not collect trash, recycling on Christmas, New Year’s Day

TOWSON, MD—The impact of holidays varies among Baltimore County collection schedules. County residents should consult their particular schedule to learn when to set out materials during weeks that contain a collection holiday. Schedules are available for download on the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s website and may also be requested by calling 410-887-2000. Additionally, schedules are available via the BaltCoGo […]

MDTA Police to celebrate 30 years of Toys for Tots collections

BALTIMORE, MD—Customers of Maryland’s toll facilities are invited to join the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police, MDTA staff and, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in participating in this year’s national Toys for Tots campaign. This marks the 30th consecutive year MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. Since 1990, MDTA employees have collected more than 152,000 toys and $120,000 from […]

TSA screened a record-breaking number of Thanksgiving holiday travelers

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration saw a record-breaking number of travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday, screening more than 26 million passengers and crew members during the holiday travel period, from Friday, Nov. 22 to Monday, Dec. 2. On the busiest day, Dec. 1, more than 2.8 million travelers passed through TSA security checkpoints nationwide, and with 2,870,764 travelers screened, it marked […]

White Marsh Mall to host breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s

WHITE MARSH, MD—Santa is coming to breakfast at White Marsh Mall. Breakfast with Santa will be held at Dave & Buster’s on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. followed by pictures with Santa in the mall at 10:30 a.m. The breakfast buffet will feature scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted potatoes, bagels, waffles, orange juice, soda, coffee, and […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities closed for Thanksgiving

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will also be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Thursday and parking meters […]