BCPS breaks ground on new northeast elementary school

ROSEDALE, MD—Ground has been broken on a new northeastern Baltimore County elementary school. On Wednesday morning, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman David Marks, Councilwoman Cathy Bevins, Delegates Carl Jackson & Harry Bhandari, and BCPS School Board member Julie Henn were among those who attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new […]

Baltimore County Council to continue meeting virtually

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Thursday announced that it will continue holding virtual sessions and meetings. The County Council had been considering a return to in-person sessions and meetings, including Work Sessions and Legislative Sessions, with the Legislative Session scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Since the Council held its Budget Adoption Session in-person in the Council […]

Groundbreaking for new northeast elementary school rescheduled for August 11

UPDATE: Ground has officially been broken. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced a new date for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new northeast elementary school. Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Council in officially breaking […]

Baltimore County Council passes Councilman Marks’ legislation to cut down on unruly disturbances

TOWSON, MD—At its meeting on July 6, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’ legislation to make the social host ordinance permanent and countywide. The social host initiative levies penalties on tenants and landlords at rental properties where there are multiple disturbances. This concept has been hailed for helping to improve the peace of mind in many neighborhoods. […]

Association of Inspectors General condemns Olszewski’s bill to ‘shackle’ Baltimore County IG

UPDATE: Baltimore County officials have announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Association of Inspectors General has issued an open letter to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Council expressing “grave concerns” about Olszewski’s bill, […]

Olszewski announces legislation to create oversight board for Inspector General

UPDATE 2: UPDATE: Baltimore County officials have announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General. UPDATE: The Association of Inspectors General has issued an open letter to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Council expressing “grave concerns” about Olszewski’s bill to restructure the […]

Baltimore County Public Library permanently discontinues late fees

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library on Thursday announced that branches would eliminate extended loan fees, or late fees. Extended loan fees have been permanently discontinued and outstanding balances on cardholders’ accounts have been removed. Customers who may not have visited the library recently due to financial obligations or fear of accruing late fines are encouraged to visit their local […]

Councilman Marks announces community meetings for July, August

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will hold two community meetings this summer. The first meeting, which will be held for residents along the Silver Spring Road corridor, will be held on Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. It is the first of several neighborhood meetings that Councilman Marks will hold to identify specific […]