District 7A Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced he is presenting a bill that would create an independent statewide Office of Inspector General. His office released the following press release Delegate Ryan Nawrocki has introduced legislation to establish an independent statewide Office of Inspector General, a major government accountability reform designed to increase transparency, prevent waste, and … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about legislation passed to address the cost of energy The number one issue facing Marylanders is the cost of living. Over the past few years, taxes have gone up, fees have gone up, insurance premiums have increased, the cost of rent has increased, and … Read more
–file photo- Councilman David Marks announced a water main break repair is scheduled for the Schoolhouse Road area and many of the surrounding communities will lose water service on Thursday, Feb. 19. “After multiple requests by our office, we have learned that Baltimore City will be repairing the water main in the vicinity of 5401 … Read more
Baltimore County is alerting residents in the Bird River Road area in Middle River to prepare for a water service shutdown occurring now on Wednesday regarding a water main. This was originally scheduled for Saturday. According to the Baltimore County, approximately 350 services will be affected. The disruption of service is expected between 9 a.m. … Read more
Sergeant George Bandurchin III was announced as one of the 2025 National Life Group Do Good Heroes Grand Prize Winners. Sgt. Bandurchin works for the Baltimore County Police Department and nominated by Ryan Behnken of Worthington Financial Partners and Avery Cooper Financial for the unwavering commitment he brings to his work. “Sgt. Bandurchin’s commitment to … Read more
The following article was submitted by Fifth Councilman David Marks and his plan to limit development at the old Lafarge Quarry in Middle River with green uses In 2023, I lead the Baltimore County Council in killing the Lafarge Planned Unit Development. My predecessor had advanced this warehouse project despite no guarantee that appropriate infrastructure, … Read more
Perry Hall and Eastern Tech high schools cheerleading teams are in the state finals after both won their regional finals. –photo courtesy of Perry Hall High Athetics- Perry Hall won the 4A West Regional Finals and Eastern Tech won the 2A West Regional Finals on Wednesday. –photo courtesy of One Tech Boosters- Both squads advance … Read more
The next Museum Speaker Series at the Heritage Society of Essex Middle River is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. and Servant Courtney Speed, founder of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, is the guest speaker. She will discuss the history of Turner Station and the impact of the life of Turner Station resident … Read more
District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki responded to Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s State of the State address on Wednesday. Here is their news release Following the Governor’s State of the State address, Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki criticized the administration’s focus on political priorities over the rising cost pressures facing Maryland families. … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee on Saturday, Feb. 21 for a community cleanup of Stemmers Run, located at 8670 Pulaski Highway in Rosedale. All supplies and coffee and donuts will be provided by BRRC for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those that may need them. For more information, visit … Read more
Councilman Mike Ertel reminds constituents that the District 6 Budget Town Hall is scheduled for tomorrow night, Feb. 11, from 6- 8 p.m. at Parkville High School. “Join me, as County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and department leaders take your questions and ask for public input into the county’s budget process for FY26,” Ertel said. For … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Maryland getting its priorities straight during the 2026 Legislative Session Marylanders are hurting. I hear it every time I’m in the grocery store and every time I stop for gas. Marylanders are right. Yet here we are in Annapolis spending precious time … Read more
Eastern Tech High School and Patapsco High Center for the Arts were among 10 BCPS high schools to be named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. Eastern Tech was given a Platinum ranking and Patapsco received a Brozen. Here is the full news release from Baltimore County Public Schools College Board … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a Parkville house fire on Monday afternoon. The fire took place in the 8700 block of Roper Road around 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. Crews arrived to the single-story home with fire showing. One person was found and was evaluated by EMS. The fire was placed control at 1:48 p.m. … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about Maryland’s “immigration deception” Whether it be blaming Washington for our economic woes or playing off their corrupt redistricting plan as a way to protect the voters, Wes Moore and the Maryland Democrat Party here in Annapolis are masters of falsehoods and deception. No … Read more
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2026 Legislative Session is underway and three controversial bills passed last week in the House of Delegates and one in the state Senate. Here are those bills: HB 1/SB 2 Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies – Cost Recovery – Limitations This bill was created to combat high energy … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a 79-year-old man died Saturday morning after succumbing to injuries he suffered after discarding items in a burn barrel on his Dundalk property. He was identified as Herminio Quinto of the 1900 block of Tolson Avenue. Baltimore County police and fire crews were called to the scene for a welfare … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a gun had been found outside of Sparrows Point High School during Friday’s dismissal, after the walkout had concluded. Detectives investigated the origin of the firearm and determined it was accidentally dropped by a relative of a student while picking up the child on school property. The incident is still under … Read more
–Councilman Izzy Patoka shared a photo of the students protest at Perry Hall High School- Protests took place all over Maryland and at most Baltimore County high schools on Friday as students protested ICE operations. Baltimore County Police, Office of Emergency Management, and Baltimore County Public Schools said they all remained in close communication during … Read more
The National Weather Service Baltimore Washington reports an Extreme Cold Warning or Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for most of the area. Widespread very windy and dangerously cold conditions are expected beginning late tonight through Sunday morning, with Saturday being most impactful. For more information, go to weather.com
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works- Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier gave an update on snow removal and other County services that have been impacted by the storm. Here is a press release from Klausmeier’s office. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier today said Baltimore County crews continue working around the clock to clear … Read more