Party City to close all stores, ending 40-year retail run

BALTIMORE, MD—Party City, the largest party supply store in the United States, is closing all of its stores, marking the end of nearly 40 years in business. CEO Barry Litwin delivered the news to corporate employees in a video conference call on Friday, according to CNN. Litwin told employees that the company is “winding down” operations immediately, with Friday, December […]

Councilman Marks: Priorities for new County Executive must include public safety, no tax hikes

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]

I-95 Express Toll Lanes northbound extension to open this week

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Monday announced that the northbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) extension will open to traffic on Wednesday, December 18. The 6.5-mile extension, which runs from White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) to Mountain Road (MD 152), aims to alleviate congestion and offer commuters a more reliable travel option on one of Maryland’s busiest corridors. To […]

Fan Outfitters opens on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Fan Outfitters has officially opened on THE AVENUE at White Marsh. The local pro and college fan gear shop fills the spot formerly occupied by Famous Footwear, which closed in October. Fan Outfitters is “passionate about our goal of bringing fans across the globe access to their favorite team’s gear,” according to the official website. “We pride ourselves […]