Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Rosedale Recreation Activity Center

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Tuesday joined elected officials, community members, and gaming enthusiasts to open Baltimore County’s newest Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in Rosedale. Located alongside McCormick Elementary School, the new facility focuses on recreational, social, and wellness opportunities for residents and provides dedicated esports programming for all ages. “We […]

Governor Moore signs new law creating paper trail for catalytic converters

ANNAPOLIS, MD—There will now be a paper trail for detectives to follow when investigating catalytic converter thefts in Maryland. On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore signed into law HB871 – a measure introduced by Delegate Carl Jackson. The law requires a form of recordkeeping by licensed businesses such as automotive dismantlers, scrap metal processors, or junk dealers. During the session, Baltimore […]

Weis Markets to install AEDs in stores, employees receive Stop the Bleed training

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Weis Markets locations are taking customer safety very seriously. The regional supermarket chain will soon have an automated external defibrillator (AED) available in each of its Maryland stores. Maryland House Bill 288 – The Joe Sheya Act requires each owner and operator of a “grocery store” or a specified restaurant, beginning January 1, 2025, to place an AED in […]

1st Annual Building Bridges Bike Ride to be held at Parkville High School in July

PARKVILLE, MD—A new annual event will kick off in Parkville this summer. Save Our Youth Baltimore (SOY) and Delegate Carl Jackson present the first annual Building Bridges Bike Ride. The event will be held at Parkville High School from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The Building Bridges Bike Ride is an opportunity for youth and community […]

Baltimore County Summer Basketball League to kick off in July

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Summer Basketball League will kick off this summer. With the advocacy and support of Delegate Carl Jackson and other community leaders, the league will run Tuesdays or Thursdays, July 9 – August 29 in Randallstown and Middle River. The Baltimore County Summer Basketball League invites middle and high school basketball players into a fast-paced league and is […]

Governor Moore visits Bowery vertical farming facility in Rosedale, talks innovation

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Bowery Farms‘ Rosedale/Nottingham location.  Bowery Farms is the nation’s largest vertical farming company which provides fresh food to over 2,600 grocery stores in the U.S. Governor Moore was joined by USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffit, Delegate Carl Jackson, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks, and Bowery investor and culinary advisor José Andrés. The […]

Delegate Jackon to sponsor potted plant service project at Overlea High School in February

OVERLEA, MD—Delegate Carl Jackson will be sponsoring a volunteer project to install potted plants at Overlea High School next month. The event will take place at 8:30 a.m. on February 17, 2024. Delegate Jackson says the project’s overall goal is to interior-scape, or install potted plants inside, at Overlea High School. The indoor plants will not only enhance the overall […]