MIDDLE RIVER, MD—On Monday, November 18, the Baltimore County Council approved securing 35 acres of land under the state’s Rural Legacy Program, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area. This creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected from development, helping to ensure less damage to the Bird River, which has historically […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum’s annual Plane and Train Garden will open later this month. The attraction features skillfully crafted train garden displays that feature various local sites, including Bengies Drive-In, Marshy Point Nature Center, the Washington Monument, Fort McHenry, and more. Admission is free. The 2024 Holiday Garden will once again be located at 2323 […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Five new retailers signed leases with St. John Properties, Inc., cumulatively totaling nearly 14,000 square feet of space at Greenleigh, a 1,000-acre mixed-use business community located in Middle River. Situated off of I-95 and MD Route 43 in eastern Baltimore County, Greenleigh will include more than 3,300 residential units including single-family homes, townhomes, and luxury apartments, along with […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats returns this year and the parade date, route, and other details for 2024 have been announced. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The Middle River Lighted Boat parade is the largest lighted boat parade in the Mid-Atlantic and is now the fifth-largest in the U.S. Organizers […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will hold the final of three meetings. While no students currently reside in the area under review, the committee’s study seeks to address boundary line alignment before students move into the study area, including effects on school bus transportation. The final meeting […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]