–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
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
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
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
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
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
–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
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Councilman David Marks reported the Monday night White Marsh fire on Carrington Drive was a vacant property. He released a statement calling for the County to address these vacant properties. Last night, a long-derelict property on Carrington Drive went up in flames. The vacant structure had been on Baltimore … Read more
Baltimore County Parent And Student Coalition, Inc sent out a statement that the group opposes Baltimore County Council Bill 50-24. They feel bill passage will lead to more overcrowding. Here is their statement: Earlier this summer, the County Council passed an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance ( APFO ) that addressed adding new developments in overcrowded … Read more
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
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announced that Reuben, 4th grade student at Shady Spring Elementary in Rosedale, threw out the first pitch at July 31 Baltimore Orioles game. This was part of Baltimore County’s Recreation Activity Centers Day Camp Day 2024. Andre Clark, Human Services Program Supervisor for our … Read more
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
–photo courtesy of Maryland DNR- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- A ribbon-cutting for the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. The new center will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School and provides gymnasium, multipurpose room, and four activity rooms. “It is an exciting development as we work to bring more … Read more
–Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he supports reducing development around the southeastern side of the Bird River- I am announcing another rezoning recommendation. I will be recommending Resource Conservation zoning for 18 acres along the southeastern side of the Bird River, and the removal of all development potential for … Read more
–Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he supports reducing development in South Perry Hall around the White Marsh Road area across to Bucks Schoolhouse Road- “Today, I am announcing that I will support reducing the development potential of more than 188 acres in the South Perry Hall area as part … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) today received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the I-695 Francis … Read more
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
Baltimore County Rec and Parks is cutting a ribbon to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Additions include a new synthetic turf field, an energy efficient LED field lighting system, permanent seating stands, and a scoreboard. The ribbon cutting will take place on on Monday, July 8 … Read more
–photo courtesy of Maryland DNR- As part of the latest effort to support regional port infrastructure following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore County announced a call for applications to serve on a new steering committee to lead an extensive public engagement process regarding the development of a potential new community benefit … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks released a statement that he will protect land Around Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons for future development “This morning, I am announcing I will recommend protection of 275 acres of land in the Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning. “This is the first … Read more