Councilman Marks: Pedestrian safety improvements planned at Perry Hall Middle, High Schools

UPDATE: The new crosswalks have been completed – details here. Original story below… —— The Baltimore County Department of Public Works will install improvements along Ebenezer Road to slow speeding at Perry Hall Middle and High Schools, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. Two raised crosswalks with pedestrian refuge islands will be installed in front of Perry Hall […]

Mary Sue Easter eggs maker to move to Baltimore Crossroads

The company that makes some tasty Easter treats is moving to White Marsh. Ruxton Chocolates, the company behind Mary Sue Easter eggs, will be moving from Baltimore City to the Baltimore Crossroads development along Route 43 in White Marsh. The Baltimore County Council approved the necessary bond proposal on Monday. The candy company will be shuttering its plants in Woodberry […]

Solar panels to be installed in Kingsville as part of Baltimore County project

Baltimore County officials revealed on Monday a plan to install solar panels in Kingsville and in three other locations in an effort to improve the county’s energy efficiency. The project will also help the county utilize more clean energy. Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced that county government will significantly reduce its electricity consumption, while greatly increasing its use of […]

Councilman Marks acts to preserve green space across from St. Joseph Church

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Tuesday that he will support downzoning 29 acres across from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church to lighten future development in that area of Perry Hall. The land is presently zoned for commercial development and townhouses. Under Councilman Marks’ proposal, the publicly-owned land along Belair Road would be downzoned to Neighborhood Commons, which prohibits […]

Councilman Marks acts to preserve wooded land near Joppa and Magledt Roads

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that he would act to block intense development on wooded property near the intersection of Magledt Road and Joppa Road. Councilman Marks will recommend that three acres of land between Oakdale and Oak Summit Avenues be rezoned from DR 5.5, which allows townhouses, to DR 1, or one house per acre. He […]

Councilman Marks recommends zoning 61 acres of land near Rossville Boulevard as open-space

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday afternoon that he would support downzoning 61 acres of land near Perry Hall and Rossville Boulevards in the White Marsh area. The three zoning issues – 5-147, 5-148, and 5-149 – currently include a blend of residential and commercial zoning. Councilman Marks will recommend that 53 acres be designated as Neighborhood Commons, […]