Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the 2024 awardees of Baltimore County’s Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. 2023 Community Heroes Winners “The dedicated community stakeholders who invest their time and energy to advocate for their neighborhoods and neighbors exemplify the … Read more
The following article waa submitted Councilman David Marks. Plans are underway to celebrate and commemorate Perry Hall’s 250th anniversary in 2025. Perry Hall was founded in 1775 when Harry Dorsey Gough, a prominent businessman, completed construction of the mansion for which the community derives its name. A committee has been formed to plan events throughout … Read more
The Perry Hall Improvement Association is hosting their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road in Perry Hall. There will be updates on development projects in the area area as well as updates on the final zoning of the Comprehensive Zoning … Read more
–photo courtesy of facebook.com/250 The community of Perry Hall is turning 250 years old in 2025. Councilman David Marks said a celebration is planned for next year. “Perry Hall is 250 years old in 2025! A group of community leaders is planning a series or events to celebrate. Please join our Facebook page to stay … Read more
An Open House will be held at Perry Hall High School about the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation project. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. About the project on the BGE website “PJM Interconnection, the organization responsible for the safety and reliability of the regional electric transmission system, … Read more
–The following press release was submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the plans for the Gerst Park site in Perry Hall- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that concept plans are now available for the Gerst Road Park site. The 22-acre park will be located east of Gerst Road in Perry Hall. Councilman … Read more
-photo courtesy of CCBC Dundalk Honors- Perry Hall High School grad and CCBC Essex alum Andrea Rodriguez Avila was found dead on the campus of Rice University after a fatal shooting on Monday. CCBC announced it will hold a candlelight vigil in her honor. “The news of the tragic loss of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a … 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
Councilman David Marks sent an update on the pathway to the back of Perry Hall Elementary School with before and after photos. “Many thanks to Baltimore County Public Schools for improving the pathways at Perry Hall Elementary School, a project requested by me and Julie Henn, Baltimore County Board of Education.”
-photo courtesy of Councilman Marks- The Office of Councilman David Marks reported a downed tree on Baker Lane in Perry Hall from last night’s storm. Marks’ office said the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation has been notified. The Long Green Volunteer Fire Company reported Harford Road was closed just north of Long … Read more
Bubala Indoor Playground in Perry Hall opened in late July but had to temporarily close after some maintenance issues. The indoor play ground is located in the Perry Hall Shopping Center and announced it will reopen next week. “Let’s try this again…We are opening to the public on Monday August 19th at 9am!! A huge … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Freedom Federal Credit Union honored local teachers by giving out “Golden Apples” to deserving educators in Baltimore and Harford counties. Cash prizes were given to eight teachers for innocative projects. Jennifer Olkowski at St Stephen School and Savannah Yoder at Perry Hall High School were among the local teachers … Read more
A candlelight vigil will be held on Aug. 24 at Angel Park for International Overdose Fentanyl Awareness Day. The event remembers loved ones lost too soon from substance use disorder and illicit fentanyl. Visit during the day to walk the memorial field and join the candlelight vigil at 7 p.m for the reading of names. … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews reponded to rescue of an adult male stung by bees and suffered a severe allergic reaction on a hiking trail near Gunpowder Falls. The incident was reported Sunday at 2:40 in the 10000 block of Belair Road.
–photo courtesy of eastcountytimes.com- Baltimore County Emergency Services were called for a pedestrian crash in Perry Hall on Friday. The accident was reported at the corner of Ebenezer and Belair roads around 3:45 p.m. There were reports that a person was struck while riding a shooter. That person was taken to Perry Hall High School … Read more
-Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he wants to preserve 75 acres in southeastern Perry Hall as open space- Today, I am announcing that I will recommend preserving 75 acres in southeastern Perry Hall between Honeygo Boulevard, Silver Spring Road, Interstate-95 and White Marsh Boulevard as open space. This includes … Read more
Angel Park in Perry Hall will hold a Concert in the Park event on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. Kaleidoscope is the featured act. Their music consists of Top 40, Dance, Rock n’ Roll, Country and more. Bring a chair to enjoy the free outdoor concert in the Bud & Bette Cole Amphitheater at … Read more
Perry Hall Lodge #235 is holding a drive for Back to School supplies for needy students at Perry Hall Middle School. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the property of Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, 8848 Belair Road. For more information, email Shawdoe McKinney at mckinneyshawdoe939@gmail.com.
–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
–photo courtesy of Vince Ciattei Instagram – A Perry Hall High Gator almost made it to the 2024 Summer Olympics. Vince Ciattei, Perry Hall High Class of 2013 grad, came within a seconds of making the U.S. Olympic Team for the Paris games. Ciaettei finished fourth in the Men’s 1500m and just missed out making the … Read more