-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
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has been named Acting Fire Chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Assistant Chief Scott Ebbert brings over 29 years of firefighting and EMS experience and is 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, where he has held senior leadership roles including … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks gave an update on the water main break at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in Nottingham on Wednesday. “A contractor working on a storm drain project on behalf of the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) inadvertently damaged an existing 24” water main and notified Baltimore City Department of Public Works … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Baltimore County government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, CountyRide van service, the Towson Loop and County-run senior centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, … Read more
–photo courtesy of Del. Harry Bhandari- A major water main break at Lineage Courtin Nottingham on Sunday around 9:30 a.m. Del. Harry Bhandari reported the break affected 430 residents. “Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and our District 8 team are taking this issue very seriously. The DPW acknowledges the need for a long-term solution, including … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- Local leaders held a ribbon cutting for the new Bengies Community Center playground in Chase. Baltimore County Rec. and Parks Director Bob Smith attended the event Saturday morning along with Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki and members of the Bengies-Chase Recreation Council. According to Marks, the … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the administration plans to partner with experienced and highly-specialized law firms, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. and Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey & Perlin, LLC, to proactively pursue and address legal claims against all those responsible for the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Through this partnership, Baltimore County will … Read more
–photo courtesy of Gov. Wes Moore- Members of the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Protecting Opportunities Regional Trade (PORT Act) on Monday and the bill was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday. These bill will help assist businesses that are hurt by the Key Bridge collapse and establish a scholarship program … Read more