Baltimore County's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 1 at 6 p.m. It will be held in the downtown Towson shopping district at Olympian Park, located at the corner of Allegheny Avenue and the traffic circle.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced a gift for holiday shoppers -two hours of free meter parking Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-29, and December 19-27.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith presented 14 community service awards at the Good Neighbor Week awards ceremony.

Find out how to make a difference in your community by attending the next Volunteer Impact by Example (VIBE) meeting on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sherwood House, located at 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road.

The Baltimore County Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs is accepting nominations for its "Content of Character" awards.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and Merrie Holiday, the County's holiday shopping maven, launched a campaign to promote local neighborhood shopping and dining.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith presented Industrial Realty Group, developers of the Colgate Business Park in Dundalk, with the 2009 Baltimore County New Directions Award.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced that the United States Department of Labor has awarded a $1 million grant to the Baltimore County Department of Workforce Development (BCOWD).

Free vision screenings, provided by the Maryland Society for Sight and Parris Castoro, will be offered at all 19 senior centers.

County Executive Jim Smith will celebrate American Education Week (November 16-20) by visiting three County elementary schools. This year's theme is Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.

Coats for needy families will be distributed during Thanksgiving week at local fire stations as part of WBAL Radio’s annual “Coats for Kids” campaign.

County Executive Jim Smith issued a statement regarding Dr. Freeman Hrabowski's selection by Time Magazine as one of the top ten college presidents in the United States.

Planning professionals from Maryland's government, academic and non-profit sectors honored Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith for his political leadership in the redevelopment of the former Kingsley Park Apartments in Middle River.

Police have identified the victim of Saturday's fatal fire in Reisterstown as Rose Lea Salzman, 67.

The November edition of Baltimore County's half-hour cable television public affairs show highlights include conflict resolution, flu prevention and flood preparedness.

Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in recognition of the Veterans Day holiday.

At an event being held on Sunday, November 8, Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will commemorate the County's 350th anniversary year in conjunction with Veterans Day - Baltimore County's Veterans: Commemorating 350 Years of Service.

In the latest edition of BC Upfront, Baltimore County Executive Smith discusses legislation that he is introducing to the Baltimore County Council on November 16 that will require carbon monoxide detectors in all rental dwellings in Baltimore County.

The Baltimore County Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will be offering Medicare Part D research assistance.

In the latest edition of Ask Jim Smith, a video production in which the Baltimore County Executive answers questions directly from County citizens, is now available on the Baltimore County website and Cable 25 in Baltimore County.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Baltimore County Health Department’s H1N1 vaccination program. Both trained medical professionals and untrained community volunteers are needed to support this effort.

County Executive Jim Smith announced today that he will introduce legislation on November 16 that would require all rental dwellings in Baltimore County to have carbon monoxide detectors within the next 12 months.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith praised the County Council for its passage of legislation tonight that will require scrap metal dealers in the county to electronically report transactions to the Police Department on a daily basis.

This week, Baltimore County emergency medical services providers will add new equipment that will significantly speed up the treatment time for heart attack victims.

County Executive Jim Smith joined Matt Schubert, CEO of Social Solutions, Inc., as the technology firm opened its new headquarters at Baltimore Crosssroads@95 in Middle River.

Baltimore County employees reelected Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Michael L. Huber to serve as the employee representative on the County's Personnel and Salary Advisory Board (PSAB).

The Department of Aging will be hosting a free half-day educational event for family caregivers of older adults. This event is open to the public and will be held on Sunday, November 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pikesville Senior Center.

The 4th Annual Regional "Honoring Our Veterans" Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay Street in Baltimore City.

State, county and city officials have mounted a swift coordinated effort to help residents affected by the water main break under Broening Highway, Governor Martin O'Malley and Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced today.

On Sunday, November 1, Baltimore County residents may bring household hazardous waste items to a one-day collection event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Western Acceptance Facility, 3310 Transway Road, in Halethorpe.

Businesses can post internship positions on a single web site that taps the potential of the 120,000 students at 16 Baltimore area colleges and universities.

Tomorrow, the Baltimore County Fire Service observes the 25th anniversary of one of the two deadliest days in its history, the Shillers Furniture Store fire in Dundalk. The Shillers fire claimed the lives of three Dundalk firefighters.

County Executive Jim Smith recognized 13 individuals, businesses and organizations for their achievements and contributions by and for citizens with disabilities.

Baltimore County will close a portion of Sparks Road beginning Monday, November 2 in order to repair erosion undermining one lane of the travel surface.

Beginning October 23, 2009, due to recent County legislation, it is illegal in Baltimore County for residents to dispose of most household electronics as trash.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith outlined Baltimore County's transportation priorities to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Beverley Swaim-Staley and her senior staff members.

County Executive Smith commemorated the County's 350th anniversary year at Chesapeake High School in Essex. The school's virtual lab presented the perfect location to celebrate this month's anniversary theme - The Past, Present, and Future of Education.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith joined executives from MacKenzie Companies, Kinsley Construction, and the new Residence Inn at Hunt Valley to open the sixth building at Schilling Road Corporate Campus.

At an event being held on Thursday, October 15, Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will commemorate the County's 350th anniversary year at Chesapeake High School in Essex.

Some 125 County citizens actively participated in a planning meeting this Wednesday evening to develop strategies to improve water quality in Back River.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation today announced that the Nicodemus Road bridge will be replaced starting on October 12, 2009.

Executive Smith, Council Chair Bartenfelder, Councilman Olszewski Sr., Enterprise Homes, Inc. and the Mark Building Company cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the model homes at Renaissance Square, a new green housing community in Middle River.

County government offices, the District and Circuit Courts, will be closed on Monday, October 12 in recognition of Columbus Day. Health Department clinics, libraries, and senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not run.

Free information, advice and legal counseling for Baltimore County residents concerned about the possibility of losing their homes to foreclosure will be available at a special workshop on October 26 at Essex Library.

On Monday, October 5, Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith directed building service employees to turn on the pink glow adorning the Old Courthouse in Towson in a perfect shade of pink.

Baltimore County businesses and commercial developers may find some relief from the tight commercial lending market through Recovery Zone Facility Bonds, a new financing vehicle that is part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced that Baltimore County has been awarded a $4 million grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will present Industrial Realty Group with the 2009 Baltimore County New Directions Award, an honor given to a company that exemplifies the quality and future direction of Baltimore County business.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and County officials formally broke ground, beginning construction on the Jacksonville Recreation and Senior Center located at 3605 Sweet Air Road in Phoenix.

This year, the Baltimore County and Baltimore City fire departments again will support WBAL Radio's Coats for Kids campaign, which provides gently used coats to needy children and adults throughout the region. Now is the time to donate coats.