Multiple overnight closures to occur along I-695 through August

UPDATE: The three lane closures for striping work that was scheduled for July 8th is now rescheduled to start on Sunday night, July 14th. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will shift traffic associated with the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) project beginning the week of July 8, 2024 (now July 14th). Crews […]

Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect for June 22, 2024. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for June 21 – 28

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County    I-95/I-695 Southwest Interchange – 10 Bridges Rehabilitation – Expect the following single double and triple lane overnight closures between […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Supporting Open Space and Responsible Park Usage

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In May, we strongly urged the Baltimore County Council via written testimony to support Resolution No. 33-24 – Reclassification of County-Owned Land as Public Parkland – Perry Hall and Carney Areas. This legislation was brought forward by Councilman David Marks, and we supported his efforts alongside bipartisan colleagues […]

Baltimore County government announces closures for Juneteenth

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that all government offices, District and Circuit Courts, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. In addition, CountyRide and Towson Loop service will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages […]

Police identify suspect wanted in connection with fatal Nottingham shooting

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police have identified the suspect who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the Nottingham area back in April. At around 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, officers responded to the unit block of Whitelaw Place (21236) for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located 27-year-old Shakeia Allen suffering from […]

Councilman Marks: Inside the decades-long legislation to reduce school overcrowding

The following is an update from Baltimore County Fifth District Councilman David Marks. This month, schoolchildren throughout Baltimore County will complete classes, and educators will earn a well-deserved break for a few weeks. I was fortunate to attend several graduation ceremonies and farewell assemblies, and congratulate many of these students personally. It was fitting, then, that the Baltimore County Council […]