NOTTINGHAM, MD—The response to the COVID-19 emergency continues to take its toll on the economy. JCPenney announced on Tuesday that it would extend the temporary closure of its stores and business offices. As a result of these store closures, the company will also temporarily furlough the majority of store hourly associates, beginning on April 2nd. Beginning on April 5, a […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Macy’s plans to furlough the majority of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on companies across the country. The company announced the move in a statement on Monday morning. All Macy’s stores have been closed since March 18 due to COVID-19. Since that time, the company has taken measures to maintain financial flexibility, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held an emergency press conference on Monday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At Monday’s briefing, the governor announced that he had signed an executive order closing all bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms as of 5 p.m. on Monday. Delivery and carry-out services will remain unaffected. Gatherings will be limited to 50 people, consistent […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, in particular the potential impact within Baltimore County. Mall officials say they are taking all necessary precautions for the well-being of local shoppers. This includes following guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). PREVENTION: • […]
PERRY HALL, MD—As part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will propose that approximately 31 acres of publicly-owned property along Perry Hall Boulevard be downzoned to Neighborhood Commons, or open space zoning. The 31 acres, owned by the state and Baltimore County, is currently zoned a blend of RAE 1, DR 10.5, DR 5.5, and […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Sears announced on Thursday that the company would be closing three stores in Maryland, including its White Marsh Mall location. Liquidation sales are set to begin this week ahead of planned closures in April. “After careful review, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to close the Sears stores in Annapolis, Baltimore and Waldorf, Md.,” wrote Sears […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Macy’s announced on Tuesday that the chain would close 125 stores over the next three years, nearly a fifth of its total locations. The company also plans to cut 2,000 corporate jobs as it shutters offices in San Francisco and Cincinnati. The department store chain said it will likely exit shopping malls, and instead focus on opening smaller stores […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland SPCA’s 7th Annual Kindness for Paws art show returns to White Marsh Mall this weekend. The event will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The art show will feature children’s art depicting adopted pets from the Maryland SPCA. Thirty-four Baltimore County schools are participating this year. Their work will […]