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Community rallies to rescue baby deer in Owings Mills
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Firefighters and community members in Owings Mills came together Tuesday night to rescue a baby deer. A female deer circling a storm drain caught the attention of residents in the area. One neighbor said what happened next was simply fate. "It was, at first, heart-wrenching...
Banning books: A look at national and local perspectives
Last fall, the American Library Association compiled a list of books that have been targets of censorship, challenged for inclusion in the collections of school and public libraries. 1,269 books were challenged in 2022. That’s almost double the number of books that were challenged the year before. Most of...
On the Horizon • Quintessential Charmer with Surprise Party Barn Out Back
Live authentically. Nestled on the most sought-after block in West Towson lies this quintessential charmer with surprise party barn out back. A true ‘feel good’ house. Light, bright and exuding soul, circa 1923. A fabulous blend of old and new with nothing left to do but move in. Step in and instantly feel at home. Inviting interiors. Clean and crisp palette. Stylish gathering spaces with maximum connectivity. A living room made for living that opens to dining room and airy sunroom. Fresh white eat-in kitchen with bay window overlooking lush professionally landscaped backyard. Oversized screened in porch perfect for crab feasts or a shaded afternoon snooze. Craving more space? Possibly an incredible spot to entertain. A gym with the ability to be open-air. A destination office. Perhaps all three. The stunningly renovated two-level party barn with half bath on second floor offers a rarely available flex space for anything your heart desires. Take pride in loving where you live. A joy-filled block that celebrates being together. Incredible walkability to playgrounds, restaurants, shopping and YMCA to name a few. Just some of the recent updates include: barn renovation (2012), kitchen (2018), windows (2021), roof (2019), siding (2021), hardscape/landscaping (2012 & 2019). Showings begin at Open House Wednesday, May 31 at 12:00pm. The art of uniting human and home.
Baltimore County woman wins top prize on lottery scratch off ticket
Dundalk, MD – A resident of Baltimore County is reveling in the thrill of her recent win on the popular Bonus Crossword scratch-off game. The Dundalk woman, who regularly indulges in playing these scratch-offs a few times a week as a leisure activity, was taken aback when she discovered she had hit the jackpot with the top prize of $30,000. “I was so excited, I didn’t know how to react,” she exclaimed, reflecting on the moment of realization. According to the fortunate winner, she was at home engrossed in playing the game, methodically matching up the letters and the bonus The post Baltimore County woman wins top prize on lottery scratch off ticket appeared first on Shore News Network.
Ellicott City’s ‘Bald Ballerina’ Maggie Kudirka to perform final fundraising concert this weekend
When Maggie Kudirka was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer at 23, her world turned upside down. Working as a professional ballet dancer at the Joffrey Concert Group in New York City, she never thought cancer could strike a young woman living a healthy lifestyle. Now 32, the Ellicott City resident has used her love of ballet to help support her fight against cancer for the last ...
Woodsboro Memorial Day parade a chance to remember those who died
The weather on Sunday afternoon was perfect for the Memorial Day parade in Woodsboro. It was warm, with a cool, wispy breeze that made the American flags resting on vehicles and flagpoles wave gently. It was Dale Young’s first time in the parade. He was driving his red classic Chevrolet...
Broadway At The Mansion: A Drag Brunch Extravaganza!
Hey there, my lovely audience! I have some exciting news for you. This weekend, on May 28th at 12:00 pm, the Whitehouse Caterers at Overhills Mansion, circa 1897, in Catonsville, MD, will be hosting a fabulous event - Broadway At The Mansion.
Craving crabs this holiday weekend? Be ready to shell out big bucks
PARKVILLE, Md. — A dozen crabs will set you back big time for Memorial Day weekend -- if you can even get them. The holiday weekend is often a time when Marylanders cook out and eat crabs, but what you pay for them this year will be tricky. Marylanders...
Age is Nothing But a Number, Get Fired Up to Get Fit
Fitness is a way of life for 86-year-old Ernestine “Ernie” Shepherd. Another birthday is just around the corner for the inspiring author and personal trainer who can be spotted working people out at YouFit Gym located in Randallstown. Her ability to inspire people who need to get into shape is “ageless.”
Célébrez en Rosé wine and music festival returns to Maryland on Memorial Day weekend
BALTIMORE -- Célébrez en Rosé will be making its highly anticipated return to Memorial Day weekend.The event kicks off at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, on May 28. The event is for adults who are 21 years old and older. It runs from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Raven Paris, the ambassador of Célébrez en Rosé, said the picnic-style festival is marking its third year in the DMV area."We are in Houston, Atlanta, and now we are coming to the DMV," she said.The festival celebrates Black culture and features an all-star lineup, Instagram-worthy experiences, local wines, and favorite foods."I'm excited about the food," Paris said. "They have a lot of photo ops and activations, which is very cute if you are into aesthetics and social media. Also, just the live entertainment."Festival artists include Jacquees, Ginuwine, Mannie Fresh and more.So, grab your friends and a blanket, and enjoy the festivities."Come out and represent yourself by looking your best, feeling your best, tapping into the culture with the music, the good food, and more importantly, our rosé," Paris said.
Longstanding Olive Garden Restaurant Closing Next Month
The restaurant’s lease is not being renewed. This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets:ScrapeHero.com, Facebook.com, Reddit.com, and CBSNews.com.
Westminster Municipal Pool reopens Saturday after $3.5 million in renovations
After a yearlong hiatus, the Westminster Municipal Pool will reopen for swimmers on Saturday with new features. The pool will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day, and again on June 3-4. Beginning June 10, once the county’s public schools dismiss for the summer, the pool will be open daily, noon-7 p.m. The pre-renovation pool was cracked and desperately needed ...
Safety first: Things you need to remember near the pool or ocean
If you're planning on hitting the beach or the pool this Memorial Day weekend, swim experts are reminding you to play it safe. Lakia Thompson loves being near the pool. She just learned how to swim last summer. "I could not swim. I was scared of the deep end. You...
Baltimore County Woman’s Love of Corvettes® Leads to $50,000 Win
A 62-year-old car enthusiast, who chose the name “Baby Blue” to tell her story, was heading to work when it happened. The “it” to which she referred was the $50,000 prize she discovered on her Corvette Cash scratch-off. “I’ve always loved Corvettes,” she told Lottery officials....
Dundalk Woman Turns Hobby of Crosswords into $30,000 Prize
Baltimore County resident wins top prize on Bonus Crossword. A Dundalk woman has a fun hobby of playing Bonus Crossword scratch-offs a few times a week. She has occasionally won small prizes of a few hundred dollars over the years but was in shock when she saw she had won the top prize of $30,000.
Baltimore County Farmers’ Market Timonium 2023
The Baltimore County Farmers Market 2023 is scheduled to be open on Wednesdays from June 7-October 25. It is scheduled for 10am-1pm each Wednesday. The Baltimore County Farmers Market is held at the Timonium Fairgrounds. The farms represented at the Timonium Fairgrounds Farmers Market in 2023 are:. Crooked Creek Farm.
53-year-old Abington alum Lori A. Smyth, co-founder of anti-animal abuse organization Show Your Soft Side, has died
Abington High School alum Lori A. Smyth, a former broadcast promotions director and animal lover who was a co-founder of Show Your Soft Side, a national anti-animal abuse organization, died on Saturday. She was 53. Lori was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer, in 2021. She continued working...
Five New York Juveniles Bring North of $320,000 at FT Midlantic May; Solomini Sires Another Standout
The 2023 renewal of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May sale of 2-year-olds in training, the first of just two juvenile auctions on this year’s calendar to feature breezes over a dirt track, turned out to be a winning venue for high-end New York-bred juveniles. The auction took place at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on Monday and Tuesday, May 22-23.
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