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 […]

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 […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols for Thanksgiving holiday

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will have extra troopers on patrol all across the state as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. Authorities say a variety of initiatives will be employed to keep traffic moving safely, to respond quickly to highway incidents, and to take appropriate enforcement action when violations occur, to keep travelers safe on Maryland roads. Beginning on Wednesday, November 27, […]

Log Cabin Chocolates in Fallston becomes 1st official Route One Apparel retailer located on U.S. Route 1

FALLSTON, MD—Route One Apparel, the area’s original online source for trendy and affordable Maryland pride apparel and accessories, announced on Thursday that its merchandise is now available at Log Cabin Chocolates in Fallston. Located at 2625 Belair Road, Log Cabin Chocolates is the first official Route One Apparel retailer to be located on U.S. Route 1 in Maryland. Offering handmade […]

Y in Perry Hall to hold annual Turkey Trot Charity 5K next week

PERRY HALL, MD—An annual tradition continues this Thanksgiving in Perry Hall. The Y of Central Maryland will hold the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Adults, children, and families from across the region are encouraged to participate. They can not only run (or walk, jog, stroll), but they’ll also be helping to raise funds […]

AAA: More than 55 million travelers taking to the roads and skies this Thanksgiving

TOWSON, MD—More than 55 million travelers are making plans to kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. This will be the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume since AAA began tracking in 2000, trailing only the record set in 2005. Overall, an additional 1.6 million people will travel compared with last […]

TSA expects another record-breaking holiday travel season

WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration is expecting a record-breaking number of flyers this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period with more than 26.8 million passengers traveling through security screening checkpoints nationwide Nov. 22 through Dec. 2. TSA officials are prepared to process the volume of passengers at airport security checkpoints, working closely with airports and airlines to project numbers and peak […]

Maryland State Police, MDTA Police to step up patrols for Thanksgiving holiday

NOTTINGHAM, MD – With extra traffic expected this Thanksgiving holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, to respond quickly to highway incidents, and to take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Wednesday night, troopers from each of […]