Council Preserves Land in Bird River Beach Area

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

Biden Visits Port of Baltimore to Celebrate Federal Funding

–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

Councilman Marks Secures $1,2 Million for New Road, Park Projects

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

Ribbon Cutting Set for Rosedale RAC

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

Councilman Marks: Pavilion Construction Advances at Marshy Point

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

Council Passes Marks’ Trade School Bill for White Marsh

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

Baltimore County Opens Second Skate Park

–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

Dundalk Renaissance “Facing Serious Financial and Organizational Challenges”

Dundalk Renaissance Corporation released a letter to the public stating they are “facing serious financial and organizational challenges” and are working on a new plan. The DRC started in 2001 and according to its website, “Dundalk Renaissance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community development organization. We are a certified HUD certified Housing and Financial Counseling agency, … Read more

David Marks: “Derelict Home Bulldozed on Carrington Drive”

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the derelict home that burned on Aug. 5 on Carrington Drive has been bulldozed and the remains cleared from the site. The long-neglected home was on the demolition list when it went up in flames, sparking a blaze that took several hours for firefighters to extinguish. Councilman Marks … Read more

Dixon Nominated to Serve as Baltimore County Fire Chief

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today nominated Joseph W. Dixon to serve as chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Dixon brings more than three decades of firefighting and emergency response experience and would be Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief. “Keeping our communities safe is among the most sacred responsibilities of local government, and … Read more

County Announces New Park at Old C.P. Crane Facility Site

–photos courtesy of Ryan Nawrocki- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today joined federal, state and local elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate plans to protect, preserve and transform an 85-acrage parcel of the former Charles P. Crane facility grounds in Middle River as waterfront park space. The site is one of the Olszewski administration’s … Read more

Council Approves Purchase of Middle River’s C.P. Crane Plant

The Baltimore County Council approved purchase of 85 acres of the former C.P. Crane plant in Middle River on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The county will purchase about 85 acres of the site closest to the community, combining it with about 50 acres of county-owned land. Roughly 33 acres will remain privately-owned, and this part will … Read more

Rosedale RAC Center to Open This Fall

–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”

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

Marks to Block Townhome Rezoning, Ligthten Philadelphia Road Growth

The following press release has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road … Read more

Nawrocki Announces Amtrak Cleaning Bridge Graffiti

Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced that he received a letter from Amtrak stating they will clean up graffiti on the Martin Boulevard train bridge. Here is Nawrocki’s offical statement: “One of my top priorities is trying to clean up longstanding issues in our communities. “Today, I’m happy to say that Amtrak has agreed to a request … Read more

Councilman Marks Recommends Downzoning 18-Acres in Fullerton

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he will downzone the 18-acre property at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in the Fullerton area. The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process issue is 5-074.  The current zoning designation is BR, one of the most intense commercial development classifications.   Changing the zoning designation to OR-2 would remove numerous … Read more

Olszewski Introduces Legislation to Target Vacant Properties

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

County Opens Middle River Recreation Activity Center

–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and additional state and local officials today celebrated the opening of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC). The 15,000 square-foot facility, located alongside Glenmar Elementary School and in close proximity to Martin State Airport’s Glenn L. Martin Maryland … Read more