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11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser in Glyndon to support community
BALTIMORE -- Jayden Friedman might be one of the youngest charitable community members in Baltimore County. At 11 years old, he's been on a mission for over 4 years to give back to the community. Friedman hosted his first flea market fundraiser at the Glyndon Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday with over 60 vendors. "If you give back to other people, they might give it to another person and give and give and it might start a ripple effect," Friedman, said. It all started when Jayden was 7 years old making sandwiches and meals for those in need through his non-profit "Smiles for...
KCHS student shows generosity of spirit
ROCK HALL — Kent County High School student Bryce Jacobs has made quite the splash in Rock Hall this summer. In June, Jacobs participated in the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company’s third annual Guardian of the Pearl Rockfish Tournament June 7-9. This was Jacobs’ last year of eligibility in the youth category and what better way to celebrate than to place third and win $1,530. ...
QAC achieves significant milestone in reducing plastic waste in marine industry
CENTREVILLE — Queen Anne’s County has achieved a remarkable success in its ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste generated by the marine industry. The county’s recent initiative to recycle single-use boat shrink wrap has resulted in a significant increase in the amount of plastic diverted from landfills. In the second year of the program, Queen Anne’s County government, in partnership with Plastic Free QAC and the Marine Trades Association of Maryland, has seen an impressive 370% increase in the amount of recycled shrink wrap compared...
Car crashes into northeast Baltimore home, trapping family inside
A car crashed into a northeast Baltimore home, trapping people inside. The family who lives in the Knell Avenue home said there were four people inside Saturday night when the car crashed into the side of the house. One teenager and an adult were able to get out of the home on their own, while two other adults were trapped in the basement.
Mark Andrews' Take on Lamar Jackson-Derrick Henry Team Up Will Get Fans Hyped
Mark Andrews has been arguably the most consistent playmaker in the Baltimore Ravens offense during the Lamar Jackson era, but that may change in 2024. That's because the Ravens went out and signed star running back Derrick Henry in free agency this offseason, giving Baltimore a superstar playmaker ...
Baltimore Inspector General visits Department of Public Works sites after report of poor conditions
Baltimore’s Inspector General visited nine Department of Public Works sites on Tuesday. It followed an investigative report about poor working conditions at the Cherry Hill location. The report found the site did not have a working ice machine. Temperatures inside a cooling trailer reached 85 degrees, and locker rooms...
Local Business Spotlight: Abode Title & Escrow
As we wrap up our series on real estate, today we speak with Olivia Surge of Abode Title & Escrow. The third piece, when it comes to buying a home, happens in the background for the most part. The title company investigates the history of the property to make sure there are no unexpected surprises for the buyer. Olivia explains what can go wrong, like a seller taking out a last-minute loan on the house and defaulting, resulting in a lien on the house. Unpaid trash bills. A renovation without a permit. Many things can pop up, and that is where a title company comes in.
Crazy Days sales and more in downtown Chestertown
CHESTERTOWN — The annual summertime sidewalk sales in downtown Chestertown known as Crazy Days will return Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 25-27. Shops will open by 10 a.m. each day and have extended hours — closing at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 5 p.m. Saturday. This...
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