Baltimore County

Upgrade Work Scheduled on Harford Road Near Balt/Harford Co Line

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Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced a construction project on Harford Road between the Baltimore/Harford County line. Here is their release Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade traffic barriers along MD 147 (Harford Road) at Little Gunpowder Falls and the Baltimore/Harford county line on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The $156,000 barrier upgrade work … Read more

Rosedale RAC Center to Open This Fall

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–photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel- A community input meeting was held for the new Rosedale RAC Center public input meeting. The 14,000 sq ft RAC Center will be opens in the fall. According to Councilman Mike Ertel the center will feature an E-gaming/sports theme throughout the building with a designated E-gaming suite. “There will … Read more

Marks: “Over 4,900 Acres Downzoned to Lighten Development and Preserve Open Space”

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The following article has been submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property.   … Read more

School Bus Camera Safety Program Implemented on BCPS Buses

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Baltimore County Public Schools sent out a press release about a new School Bus Camera Safety Program for their buses. Here is their release: Under a new initiative, focused on student safety, the Baltimore County Police Department has partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools and AngelTrax to install automated school bus enforcement cameras on nearly … Read more

Community in Rosedale Receives New Sign

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Delegate Carl Jackson shared a photo of a new community sign for Hamiltowne in the Rosedale area. “Congratulations to the community of Hamiltowne on their new community sign. Big shoutout to Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel for working hard to make this happen for the community,” Jackson wrote.

Olszewski Introduces Legislation to Target Vacant Properties

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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski intends to introduce legislation to target vacant and blighted properties. Here is the release from the County Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced plans to introduce legislation to improve quality of life in Baltimore County communities by establishing penalties on vacant and blighted properties in order to further incentivize rehabilitation … Read more

Hart Miller Island Steering Committee Members Announced

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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced the appointments of nine community members to serve on the recently-announced Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee which will be tasked with leading a robust public engagement process regarding the development of a potential new community benefit agreement to support Hart-Miller Island. “As we continue supporting the … Read more

Man Killed & Nottingham Man Injured in Beltway Head-on Crash

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Maryland State Police are investigating a crash early Thursday morning in Baltimore County that resulted in the death of a man after a suspected impaired driver traveled the wrong way on Interstate 695. The deceased victim is identified as John Quame De Love, 64, of Hyattsville. De Love was pronounced deceased at the scene by … Read more

Marks to Perserve Open Space Around Orems Elementary School

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Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he wants to preserve about 47 acres of land as open space in the communities centered around Orems Elementary School “I am announcing today that I will support rezoning changes that will preserve about 47 acres of land as open space in the communities … Read more

Baltimore County Fire Department Promotes 14 Members

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Acting Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has announced the promotions of fourteen BCoFD members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO). The following promotions are effective July 27, 2024: FIRE CAPTAIN • Fire Lieutenant Thomas Cook • Fire Lieutenant John Cooke • Fire Lieutenant Matthew P. Schultz • Fire … Read more

Baltimore County Holds on to Triple-A Bond Rating

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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the County has maintained triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the County to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate and saving millions of dollars for County taxpayers. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each reaffirmed the County’s … Read more

County Celebrates Upgrades to Renaissance Park in Essex

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–photo courtesy of Baltimore County- Elected officials, community members, members of Rec and Parks and representatives of Our Lady of Mount Carmel athletics were in Essex on Monday for a ribon cutting to celebrate Baltimore County’s upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park. This project is funded by Baltimore County, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, … Read more

Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week Returns July 12th

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-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County announced that Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week has returned and will be held from July 12-21. During Baltimore County’s 2024 Summer Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at more than 30 participating establishments. “Restaurant Week is a beloved Baltimore County tradition for our … Read more