MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that work will soon advance on the new pavilion at Marshy Point Nature Center. The $832,670 contract involves the design and construction of the pavilion; upgrading of electrical service to the canoe shed; and the providing of power, lighting, and water to the pier and animal shelters. “Marshy Point Nature […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will host a public information session to provide information and gather public feedback about boundary line preferences and the study process. The event will be held 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in the Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria. […]
OVERLEA, MD—Some local scouts recently helped to beautify Holt Park & Center for the Arts in Overlea. Boy Scouts of America Troop 419 cleaned up the park and built two teepees for the nature play area. “The group enjoyed connecting with nature and working as a community to share our love for the environment with future visitors,” according to the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—People are leaving Maryland in droves, a new study finds. A recent study by Rocket Moving analyzed all 50 U.S. states to identify the ones people want to move from the most. The study takes into account international and domestic migration as well as happiness score, quality of life, cost of living and average rent. All the initial data […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has announced a new grant program to fund initiatives aimed at combating opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The Opioid Abatement Fund, supported by funds from the National Opioid Settlement, will provide resources to community organizations engaged in harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts. “The opioid epidemic continues to be a serious public health concern in Baltimore County, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s new school bus camera safety program is already proving to be fruitful. As of this week, police say over 5,500 warnings have been issued to drivers illegally passing school buses in Baltimore County. Motorists caught passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing can expect to receive a $250 citation beginning November 4, 2024. “Keeping […]
TOWSON, MD—As part of the fifth annual National Faith and Blue Weekend, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in several events and activities throughout Baltimore County from October 11 to 14. The events will involve people of all ages, religions, and congregations, according to the department. “Nationwide, Faith and Blue Weekend has been embraced by law enforcement and religious […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the U.S. experiencing over 400 mass shootings and nearly 25,000 motor vehicle deaths so far this year, WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Safest Cities in America to highlight where people are at the lowest risk of physical and financial harm. WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 41 key metrics. The data set ranges from […]