Baltimore County government announces closures for Juneteenth

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that all government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In addition, CountyRide and Towson Loop service will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages […]

MDTA releases Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast for Fourth of July weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—With a record number of travelers expected this holiday weekend, state officials have released the Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast for Independence Day. Motorists should expect heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor Friday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 5, in both directions. The best times to travel across the Bay Bridge this holiday […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County closures for Juneteenth

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library, CountyRide van service, and County COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will be closed on Monday, June 20 in recognition of Juneteenth. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to remain open for Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 18

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools – both schools and offices – will be open and operating on normal schedules on Friday, June 18, the new federal and state holiday for Juneteenth. “We applaud the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal and state holiday,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “However, in accordance with the 2020-2021 school calendar approved by […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County government office closures for Juneteenth holiday

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools will be open and operating on normal schedule on Friday. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County government offices, as well as District and Circuit Courts and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, June 18, in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. This week, President […]

Governor Hogan announces state agency closures for Juneteenth holiday

UPDATE 2: Baltimore County Public Schools will be open and operating on normal schedule on Friday. UPDATE: A list of Baltimore County closures can be found here. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that state government agencies and offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth […]