Cluster boxes to be installed in Fort Howard
-Cluster boxes will be placed at Fort Howard Veterans Park, photo courtesy of Google maps- Residents of Fort Howard received a letter from the Postmaster of the Fort Howard Post Office stating that all mail deliveries will be made with Centralized Mail Delivery starting Tuesday, Oct. 31. Cluster Box Units (CBU) will be installed at Fort Howard Veterans Park, […]
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Low Levels of Cryptosporidium Found in Water System
Baltimore City announced that low levels of cryptosporidium were found in the Baltimore region water system and some local communities have been impacted. The local areas impacted are all of Overlea, Fullerton, Parkvilke, Cub Hill, southern Perry Hall neighborhoods along Belair Road and south Carney. Here is a statement from the City’s DPW: “Baltimore City […]
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Flu Vaccinations at Parkville Library
-photo courtesy of BCPL- The Baltimore County Public Library announced that the University’s of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center will be on site at the Parkville-Carney library, 9509 Harford Road to provide flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. The vaccinations will be given out on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. […]
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Police Warn Motorists of “Warm-Up Theft”
As we enter the fall season with cooler weather approaching, Baltimore County residents may be tempted to leave their cars unattended while they warm up. The term “Warm-Up Theft” describes stealing a vehicle that has been left running and unattended. These thefts typically occur outside a home, apartment building or convenience store. They are crimes […]
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County Looking for Fair Election Fund Commission Members
Baltimore County Government is looking for members to serve on its Fair Election Fund Commission. The deadline to apply is October 6. The commission consists of nine members who must be confirmed by the County Council. The Commission will be responsible for estimating the amount of funding needed during the upcoming 2026 election cycle and […]
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Career Fair at Eastpoint Mall
The Baltimore County Department Economic and Workforce Development will host its eighth annual Fall Career Fair in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor and the Eastpoint Mall on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Fall Career Fair will connect career seekers with employers, providing residents the opportunity to connect with […]
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Councilman Marks “Middle River Commercial Revitalization”
–The following article was written by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about creating the Middle River commercial revitalization district.- At the County Council meeting on September 18th, I introduced legislation that will create the Middle River commercial revitalization district. The district will stretch from the Carroll Island Shopping Center in the east to Lockheed […]
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County Giving Out Chromebooks on Wednesdays
Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development is giving away Chromebooks to income qualifying households Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eastpoint Career Center. Households must earn less than or equal to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, been enrolled in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program or participate in government assistance […]
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County Giving Out Reusable Bags Before Plastic Bag Ban
Baltimore County’s plastic bag ban begins Nov. 1. This ban will prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic checkout bags at the point of sale in order to reduce the significant negative impact of plastic bag litter in our communities, waterways, and at the County’s recycling center. To assist with the transition ahead of this new […]
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Council Passes Bill to Restrict White Marsh Apartments
The Baltimore County Council unanimously passed legislation to restrict apartments a White Marsh Town Center on Monday night. This new legislation, 52-23, repeals previous legislation that permitted apartments east of White Marsh Mall. The bill was sponsored by Councilman David Marks and prohibits apartments based on when they have been proposed in the development process, […]
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