Tonight is the night to get into the holiday spirit in Perry Hall. On Tuesday evening, November 28, the Perry Hall Improvement Association, Perry Hall Elementary School, and Councilman David Marks will present Perry Hall’s annual Christmas tree lightning ceremony. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Perry Hall Elementary School, located at 9021 Belair Road in Perry […]
The Baltimore County Public Library’s 2017 Toy Drive got under way on Friday. The annual drive helps less fortunate children and families in the local community. Library patrons can bring a new, unwrapped toy to any branch or special program between Friday, November 17, and Wednesday, December 6. The gifts will be donated to various local charities benefiting the community. […]
Baltimore County is making local shopping easier this holiday season with two hours of free meter parking. Parking will be free at 1,735 meters throughout Baltimore County Thanksgiving weekend, November 23-26. For last-minute shoppers, there also will be free meter parking December 20-25, just before Christmas. Meters will be decorated with red “Seasons Greetings” bags in Catonsville, Towson, Parkville, Essex, […]
It’s the most…wonderful time…of the year. The 7th annual Parkville Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Parkville Shopping Center. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will feature a tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Parkville Shopping Center is located at 7601 Harford Road in Parkville.
Halloween is fast approaching, and with it, the rush to find the perfect costume, that great pumpkin, and just the right decorations to cover your house. Hidden within all this fun and excitement are potential fire hazards, and NFPA wants to remind everyone about some simple Halloween safety tips to help avoid seasonal hazards. During the years 2011-2015, U.S. fire […]
There’s plenty of winter fun on the way at The Avenue at White Marsh. Several annual traditions will continue this year and have already been scheduled, including the grand opening of the new ice rink and the annual tree lighting and holiday parade. Ice Rink Grand Opening Wednesday, November 15 Noon to 10 p.m. Lace up your skates – or […]
It was a hot, humid Tuesday…which is not unexpected for the Fourth of July. The 2017 Kingsville Independence Day parade was held on July 4 and a good time was had by all. The parade began at about 11 a.m. near the Kingsville Triangle (the intersection of Jerusalem, Bradshaw, and Belair roads). This was the 37th installment of the annual […]
Public fireworks displays are a great way to enjoy the summer holiday season. Here is a full list of dates and locations for fireworks displays that have been approved by the Baltimore County Fire Marshal’s Office. Additional displays will be added as the Fire Marshal issues permits. REMINDER: The use of backyard fireworks is illegal; some ground-based and hand-held sparklers […]