Select Baltimore County Public Library branches to celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ on Saturday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Families are invited to ring in the new year at the Baltimore County Public Library on Saturday. The BCPL branches in Perry Hall, Parkville-Carney, Rosedale, and Essex will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” for children from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. December 29, 2023. There will be New Year’s Eve-themed activities and crafts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

Baltimore County announces Christmas tree recycling collection dates

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—they […]

Baltimore County offices to close for Christmas

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Christmas holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on Christmas […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols over Christmas weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police, beginning Friday, will be increasing patrols through Christmas weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Holiday greetings from the Delegates

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In honor of the upcoming Christmas holiday, the delegates wanted to take some time to highlight their favorite holiday traditions as well as the many local community events they have attended. Delegate Kathy Szeliga enjoyed attending the St. Paul Lutheran Christmas Concert and watching her granddaughters perform. […]

Delegate Jackson sponsors toy giveaway for local elementary school students

BALTIMORE, MD—State Delegate Carl Jackson is planning to deliver 150 toys to deserving children from across the district. Representing the 8th legislative district of Maryland, Delegate Jackson was initially appointed to the seat in 2021 before winning the seat outright in 2022 by an overwhelming margin. The former Baltimore County alum has made it his mission while in office to […]

115 million Americans expected to travel over Christmas, New Year’s

WASHINGTON, DC—AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period. This year’s total number of domestic travelers is a 2.2% increase over last year and the second highest year-end travel forecast since 2000, when AAA began tracking holiday travel. 2019 remains the busiest Christmas and New Year’s travel period […]

MDTA Police to celebrate 34 years of Toys for Tots collections

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have announced their 2023 Toys for Tots campaign. This is the 34th consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, MDTA officers will collect new, unwrapped toys Tuesday, December 5, through Thursday, December 7, from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 4 […]