The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin to operate the following Business Recovery Centers (BRC) to assist business owners in completing disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status updates on loan applications. These Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice. BALTIMORE COUNTY Dundalk Renaissance Center 11 Center Place … Read more
The County Council created an advisory body back in 2023 to conduct research and make recommendations on the size and structure of the Baltimore County Council and related matters. There are currently seven districts and seven council members (pictured) Three public meetings will be held and the east side meeting is set for the White … Read more
–Fifth District Councilman David Marks released a statement that has introduced a resolution that would place a traffic light at the intersection of Perry Hall Bouelvard & Bucks Schoolhouse in Rossville area- I have introduced a resolution that requests the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to follow through on a traffic light … Read more
County Executive John Olszewski and Councilman Todd Crandell will host a District 7 Budget Town Hall on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dundalk Elementary School. Residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback on the budget Every year, prior to submitting his budget to the County Council … Read more
-photo courtesy of Greenleigh at Crossroads- –The following statement was released by County Councilman David Marks after the County Council set a cap for the development of Greenleigh at Crossroads in Middle River- The Baltimore County Council passed my legislation that slashes the potential number of future homes at the Greenleigh at Crossroads area by … Read more
A development meeting will be held online for the proposed Avenue at White Marsh apartments on Thursdays March 7 and March 14 at 10 a.m. The project is proposing 200 multi-family apartments at 4921 Campbell Blvd. in Nottingham. Federal Realty is the development of this project and the acreage is listed at 4.96 acres. This will … Read more
Baltimore County today announced it has entered into an agreement in principle with Charlotte-based Forsite Development to acquire major portions of former Charles P. Crane generating station in Middle River and preserve the majority of the site as future parkland. “I am proud of the ways in which our administration is preserving cherished open space … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks- Baltimore County gave an update on the construction of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center. The new $10 million facility will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School. “Construction is buzzing at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center, and we’re thrilled to share the progress with … Read more
Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along Back River in Eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. … Read more
– photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks– Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced an agreement in which the old Perry Hall Elementary School (known as the Annex) will be recommended for protection as a historic landmark. In return, Marks said he will support rezoning the property to accommodate expanded business uses at the location. The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Aero Acres Community Improvement Association- The Aero Acres Community Improvement Association announced the reopening of a the tot lot in the Aero Acres community. A ribbon cutting was held on Saturday to celebrate the new playground equipment. “We want to express our sincere appreciation to Mrs. (Ashley) Buxenstein of the Aero Acres … Read more
Seventh District Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell is upset that Council Bill 3-24 Mixed-Use Development bill was extended at last night’s County Council Legislative Session after it was scheduled to get withdrawn. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Council chair Izzy Patoka announced on Tuesday the controversial bill would be withdrawn and a new compromise … Read more
–Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks gives an update about the Master Plan adopted by Baltimore County last night- At its meeting on Feb. 20, the Baltimore County Council adopted a new Master Plan to help guide land use and budgeting decisions over the next decade; over the next few days, we will highlight … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced his administration will withdraw Council Bill 3-24 currently under consideration. This was considered a controversial bill as the three Republican councilman on the council opposed this measure. as they said the bill would allow high density housing projects without County Council input, review, or approval. Councilman Wade Kach was … Read more
A Baltimore County Community Forum will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 to 8 p.m. at Perry Hall Library, 9685 Honeygo Blvd. This meeting is in reference to the opposition to the development projects all over Baltimore County. Councilmen Todd Crandell, David Marks, Wade Kach and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki are among the elected … Read more
–photo courtesy of eastcountytimes.com- The 7th Council District CZMP hearing will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. at Dundalk High School, located at 1901 Delvale Ave in Dundalk Speaker Registration You will need to know your issue number or issue numbers you would like to speak about. Find your Issue number(s) on … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, in partnership with MCB Real Estate and the Urban Investment Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, today announced the preservation of 460 housing units of attainable housing at three multi-family properties in Baltimore County in Nottingham, Parkville and Sparrows Point for up to 40 … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announced plans to begin a community-driven effort to re-envision Veterans Park and a meeting will be held in Dundalk. Located in the heart of the Historic Dundalk Town Center commercial area, Veterans Park maintains several monuments dedicated to servicemembers and is … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced plans to explore potential vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh —which fulfills a key recommendation of the Baltimore County Solid Waste Work Group. In combination with other ongoing waste diversion and sustainability efforts, the longevity of the only active County-owned landfill is now expected to … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced that Baltimore County continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the county recorded 29 homicides — down nearly 15 percent year over year and down 47 percent compared to 2021. The County’s … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council district, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members … Read more