Baltimore City will be picking up Christmas trees beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2012, and ending January 31, 2012. Unlike the Department of Public Works for Baltimore County tree pickup, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works asks residents to put their trees out where their trash is normally collected, and will remove them on the days when [...]
A 7-0 decision was made to overturn the 1994 compromise where landlords who registered with state environmental agency would get immunity from lead based paint lawsuit liability with a cap payment of $17,000 to children with lead based paint risks. After the decision on October 24, 2011, that cap and compromise is no longer the [...]
Halloween Weekend is always a fun-filled weekend in Baltimore. Though technically it isn't until Monday, there are plenty of things to do this weekend for Baltimore Halloween fun! At Hunt Valley Towne Centre, kids can trick-or-treat on Friday evening from 4-6pm. Children can come in costume and get some treats at the shops on Main [...]
Hampdenfest 2011 is Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 10am-7pm. Always a good time, there are exhibitors, games, entertainment, and more. Plus this is the last year for "Hampden Idol!" The big draws tend to be the wildly popular "Toilet Bowl Race" and the Hampden Film Festival. This year there is even the Great Baltimore Mac [...]
The Buying into Baltimore Homebuying Fair for the East side is this Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 8:30am-2pm. The event begins at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School ("Mervo") with Check-in and Neighborhood tour sign up from 8:30-11am. There is a $10 per person charge to participate. Home buying classes are 9-11:00am, then 11am-1:15pm are the [...]
There's a new fair in Baltimore at the Pimlico Racetrack and it begins this weekend and runs weekends through July 4, 2011! On Fridays, it is open from 5-10pm, while Saturdays & Sundays it is open 1-10pm. There is a petting zoo, dog & pony show, magic show, Wild West show, games and more for [...]
Baltimore has its' own currency called Bnote, and it is now available for purchase and use in more than 60 locations in Baltimore city. The Bnote comes in $1 and $5 notes, and became available for use on April 18. According to the Baltimore Green Currency Association, Bnotes are local currency, and: Local currency, also [...]
What is the Homestead Tax Credit and how do I apply? The Homestead tax credit limits the increase in the value of the actual property tax a person actually pays is computed. In Baltimore County, the current homestead cap is 4%. You receive an application to apply for the Homestead Tax credit when your house [...]
How is my Baltimore County house assessed for taxes? How does Baltimore County determine my house assessment? These are two very good questions which determine how much you pay in property taxes each year. First, tax assessments are done as mass appraisals. This means there are many homes being valuated at the same time. The [...]
Baltimore City curbside Christmas tree pickup begins January 4, 2011 and runs through January 28. Unlike Baltimore County tree pickup, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works asks residents to put their trees out where their trash is normally collected, and they will be picking them up on regularly scheduled trash days. All trees must [...]