-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government Flickr- Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders today participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in Southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what … Read more
The Sparrows Point Park, located at 1900 Wharf Road in Sparrows Point, is set to open with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 19 at 10 a.m. This new facility has a synthetic, LED-lit athletic field, winding walking paths, a 16,000-square-foot Recreation Center (our first LEED Platinum one!), a 10,000-square-foot accessible playground, and a fishing … Read more
Governor Wes Moore announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public and private marine terminals handled 45.9 million tons of cargo in 2024, making it the second-best ever year after 2023 when the port handled a record 52.3 million tons. More than 25.5 million of the nearly 46 million tons of cargo … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation released a statement about two water main replacements in the Hillendale Park and Loch Raven Heights areas and the Fullerton and Overlea areas. Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation is starting construction on two water main replacements in District 6. Water main replacements are important … Read more
Baltimore County Government announced it is developing a small area plan for the communities of White Marsh, Middle River, Bowleys Quarters, Essex and Rossville and surrounding areas. This plan will identify specific recommendations for each area to meet the objectives of Master Plan 2030. The Department of Planning would like to hear feedback from the … Read more
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- A water main break was reported Joppa Road in the vicinity of westbound Magledt Road in Carney on Thursday Councilman David Marks reported the incident in the morning and gave update into the evening hours. “Continue to use alternate routes if traveling westbound on Joppa Road toward Magledt Road. … Read more
Fifth District Councilman David Marks gave an update on the water main break at Honeygo Boulevard/Silver Spring Road on Monday afternoon after 4 p.m. “I stopped out at the site of the water main break at Honeygo Boulevard/Silver Spring Road to thank all those working on this incident. Nearly 220 tons of asphalt is being … Read more
Dundalk Renaissance Corp. has closed. A person close to the DRC confirmed the non-profit has shut down and former DRC members are looking to start a new organization in the Dundalk area. The DRC website is offline and their Facebook page has not been updated since it announced its financial troubles in October. The DRC … Read more
The following article was submitted by the office of Fifth District Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced the appointment of Perry Hall resident Bill Murray to the Recreation and Parks Board. “I am thrilled to accept the opportunity to serve on the Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks,” Murray said. “My … Read more
Kathy Klausmeier was sworn in today as the 15th Baltimore County Executive. The Baltimore County Council unanimously voted for her. “I am committed to working with the council, Administrative Officer Walker, and all our department directors to improve public safety, continue investing in our schools, and secure our county’s fiscal future,” Klausmeier said in a … Read more
Kathy Klausmeier is the new interim Baltimore County Executive. She was selected by the Baltimore County Council to replace outgoing County Executive John Olszewski, who is now a member of Congress Klausmeier is a Perry Hall resident and the state Senator from District 8. The Democrac’s political career began in 1994 when she was elected … Read more
–The following article was released by Baltimore County Government- Following Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski, Jr.’s resignation as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, D’Andrea L. Walker is now acting Baltimore County executive. Walker will remain in this role until an interim county executive is selected by the County Council to fulfill the remaining two years of Olszewski’s … Read more
A water leak has been reported in the Nottingham area of Perry Hall Boulevard and Silver Spring Road over the weekend. With freezing temperatures, motorists have complained the water leaked has turned into ice. Councilman David Marks said the situation has been reported to Baltimore City and they shared these response: “[T]he repair has been … Read more
The Baltimore County Department of Public Works reported a 10-inch water main has broken in the 6400 block of Golden Ring Road in Rosedale on Friday. DPW reported 110 customers are currently without service. Baltimore City Department of Public Works has a contractor on site and is working to repair the damage. For more information … Read more
Baltimore County 5th District Councilman David Marks announced the Baltimore County Council preserved land in Middle River on Monday night. “The Baltimore County Council preserved another 35 acres, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area,” Marks said. “This purchase creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected … Read more
–photo courtesy of Port of Baltimore- Governor Wes Moore joined President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate more than $147 million in federal funding to create good-paying, clean jobs and to expedite decarbonization and electrification efforts at the Port. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the funding to the … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that the supplemental capital budget passed on Monday, October 21st includes $1.2 million for road and park projects in northeastern Baltimore County. At Marks’ request, the budget includes $400,000 to implement traffic calming along Campbell Boulevard near the Windlass Run community in Middle River, a project strongly supported … Read more
Delegate Carl Jackson announced a ribbon cutting will take place for the new Rosedale RAC (Recreational Activity Center) next Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. “For anyone who follows me on social media, you know that this RAC project has a special place in my heart and is something that has been years in the … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that work will advance soon on the new pavilion at Marshy Point Nature Center. The $832,670 contract involves the design and construction of the pavilion; upgrading of electrical service to the canoe shed; and the providing of power, lighting, and water to the pier and animal shelters. “Marshy … Read more
The Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’s bill that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh at its legislative session on Oct. 7. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh, which requires a legislative change. “I am delighted … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government– Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials joined state and local elected leaders and skateboarding advocates to debut the new Hazelwood Skate Park, the County’s second public skate bowl facility. “Our residents deserve modern and inclusive recreational opportunities, and Hazelwood Skate Park – … Read more