NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and the Maryland Waterways Foundation will sponsor two community cleanups in March to remove garbage from areas that have accumulated litter over the winter. The cleanups will occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025 two locations. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at the Honeygo Square Shopping Center (Philadelphia and New Forge Roads) to clean […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Glen Geelhaar, candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 8. The dismal financial future of our state continues to come into focus. There are no shortages of bad bills in Annapolis that are leading us into financial ruin. The latest egregious attempt at hijacking a great Republican concept is against our President Donald […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks has received a very special award from Baltimore Scouting. On Thursday evening, Councilman Marks was presented with the Silver Beaver award. The Silver Beaver is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the sale of counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs. The coalition’s letter highlights the dangers of these counterfeit medications, which include Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs). The letter, co-led by […]
WASHINGTON, DC—President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced new appointments to the Council of Governors, selecting 10 state leaders to advise on national security, disaster response, and military coordination. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) will serve two-year terms on the council, with Youngkin also acting as co-chair alongside North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D). The […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings introduced Senate Bill 787 – Cooperative Housing Corporations and Condominiums- Funding of Reserve Accounts and Timing of Reserve Studies, a measure aimed at enhancing the financial planning flexibility of cooperative housing corporations and residential condominiums in Maryland. The bill aims to update existing laws governing reserve studies and funding requirements, ensuring a more balanced approach to […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The 2025 Baltimore County Councilmanic Redistricting Commission will be holding its second public hearing to gather community input and feedback. This public hearing is primarily intended to gather input regarding the eastside of Baltimore County. The Commission will hold its third public hearing at a later date to primarily gather input regarding the west side of the County. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks that would raise nearly $500 million annually, potentially making it the first state to impose a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1469, dubbed the “For our Kids Act,” aims to fund free school meals, child care subsidies, and the state’s general fund. The bill, […]