Officials to break ground on Hazelwood Skate Park this month

OVERLEA, MD—Local officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Baltimore County’s newest skate park later this month. Ground will officially be broken on Hazelwood Skate Park at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Special guests will include County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman Mike Ertel, and Bob Smith, director of Baltimore County Recreation and Parks. The new skate park will […]

County Executive Olszewski announces inaugural ‘Community Heroes’ award winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the awardees of Baltimore County’s inaugural Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “At the center of Baltimore County’s network of strong, vibrant communities are dedicated individuals who commit their free time to advocating for their neighbors and […]

Baltimore County Summer Basketball League to hold kickoff event in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Baltimore County’s new Summer Basketball League will soon hold a kickoff event in Overlea. The upcoming 2024 Summer Basketball League, which came about through the advocacy and support of Delegate Carl Jackson and other community leaders, kicks off 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Overlea High School gymnasium. The kickoff event will include […]

Baltimore County officials break ground at new Sparrows Point Park

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials this week joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park. The nearly 22-acre […]

Baltimore County to implement liberal leave for employees due to impending severe weather, park sites to close at 5 p.m.

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]

Baltimore County to hold virtual public meeting to discuss plans for park at Perry Hall farm

PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. […]