Northwest Voice

01/10/2025

It's a wrap! After many rumors, Macy's Inc. confirmed on Jan. 9 that its locations at Security Square Mall in Woodlawn and Harford Mall in Bel Air are closing. The two closures are among the 66 “non-go-forward” store locations Macy’s has identified as underproductive. No closing date has been set.

12/30/2024

Unfortunately, Next Act Cinema, the independent black-owned boutique theatre in Pikesville, announced that it is closing effective Dec. 30. It was always a pleasant and enjoyable experienced there.

Their message posted on Facebook:
To Our Valued Community,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Next Act Cinema on December 30, 2024. For the past seven years, we’ve had the privilege of bringing the magic of movies to Pikesville and creating a space where stories came to life, memories were made, and connections were built.
Your unwavering support, from attending screenings to sharing laughs and celebrating milestones with us, has meant the world. Next Act Cinema was more than just a theater; it was a community, and that was only possible because of you.
While this chapter is coming to an end, we will forever cherish the incredible moments we’ve shared with each of you. Thank you for being part of our story.

12/13/2024

11/30/2024

Get in the spirit! Join the Woodlawn Security Business Association for a holiday event on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., 2131 Gwynn Oak Ave., in Woodlawn Village.

11/30/2024

Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday. Please support all the entrepreneurs and small businesses in Baltimore County and beyond. You're invited to participate in the special event at Metro Centre at Owings Mills today from 12 to 4 p.m. Bring your warm gear and shop local.

11/24/2024

Join Speaker Adrienne Jones on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Randallstown Community Center for her annual Toy Drive. Make the holidays merrier for children and families in our community.

11/24/2024

Looking to make changes to your Medicare coverage? Now’s the time: Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period started Oct. 15 and goes until Dec. 7. The Consumer Federal Trade Commission says that as you compare your coverage options, keep an eye out for scammers — they know about Open Enrollment, too. Get details at https://bit.ly/3CvK0lt

11/13/2024

Donate new and unused items for families in need this holiday season. Baltimore County Public Library's Connect to the Community Drive starts Wednesday, Nov. 13, and runs through Dec. 18, and will benefit selected organizations. Find out what they need at

Library Accepting New and Unused Donations from November 13 through December 18.

11/13/2024

Help those in need with the Baltimore County Public Library's clothing drive.

Our Connect to the Community Drive starts tomorrow, November 13, and runs through December 18. Click the link to see what your hometown branch is collecting ❤️ https://bit.ly/BCPLCommunityDrive2024

11/12/2024

Condolences to the family and friends of former Baltimore County Councilman Kenneth Oliver, who has died. Oliver, the first Black member of the County Council, served three terms on the council representing District 4 from December 2002 to December 2014. (Photo: Maryland Archives)

11/12/2024

Wylie Funeral Homes has proposed building a crematory in Randallstown. Funeral home officials are hosting a community engagement meeting to explain what is cremation and answer questions and address concerns on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Diamondz Events & Catering, 9980-9988 Liberty Road in Randallstown. The meeting will address issues around personal safety, environmental protection, noise and odor, and the impact on property values. For more information, visit

WYLIE FUNERAL HOME COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT What is Cremation? 11.12.24 Join us November 12, 2024 for a community engagement meeting to discuss how a Crematory may impact your local community. Topics of Discussion 01. Personal Safety Wylie is committed to planting more and taller trees, adding more fenc...

11/05/2024

Today, Nov. 5, is General Presidential Election Day 2024. Polls close at 8 p.m. so there's still time to vote in these races for U.S. President, U.S. Senate and Congress. There also are important questions on the ballot. Be sure to go to your polling place to vote in person or drop your ballot in an election drop box before 8 p.m. Pictured are Charlotte Wood, chair of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee, Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones and Councilman Pat Young, Speaker Jones, Councilman Young, Del. Eric Ebersole, Matt Resnick and Charlotte Wood, and Catonsville voters Karen and Jillis Mitchell.

11/03/2024

In the final push toward Election Day on Nov. 5, PG County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, candidate for U.S. Senate, made stops at businesses in Owings Mills on Oct. 30, and on Liberty Road in Randallstown on Nov. 2, to meet voters and encourage volunteers.

10/24/2024

It’s time to vote! General Election Day for the Presidential Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, but in Maryland early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 24, and continues through Thursday, Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Baltimore County registered voters can cast their ballots in person at any early voting center (EVC) the county for U.S. President, U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative. Among the county’s 11 EVCs, those in the western sector include Arbutus Recreation Center, Board of Elections in Owings Mills, Randallstown Community Center, Reisterstown Senior Center, and Woodlawn Community Center. You can also drop a mail-in ballot in a drop box at an early voting center and at other designated locations. If you’re not registered you may do so in person at an early voting center. Go to elections.maryland.gov for more info on voting.

10/10/2024

IIf you have sensitive information that you'd like to dispose of properly, bring those documents to the AKA's free Community Shred Day on Oct. 19 at Home Depot in Randallstown.

09/03/2024

The Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, will hold its 30th Anniversary Community Fair on Saturday, Sept. 7. This event, which will take place at Christ the King Church in Woodlawn, is free and open to the public!