Kingsville Elementary School students recognized for completing Patriotic Scholars Program

KINGSVILLE, MD—Kingsville Elementary School recognized 46 students on Monday who completed the Patriotic Scholars Program. The students demonstrated a command of history, government, and geography that is essential for U.S. citizenship. “As the nation prepares for its 250th birthday in 2026, we need more programs like this to remind future generations of the lessons of history and the meaning of […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Lifting District 7A with Safer Roads, Supporting First Responders, and Better Community Spaces

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As your District 7A Delegates, we’re guided by a vision that lifts every corner of our community—better roads, stronger neighborhoods, and safer communities. Three efforts are at the heart of our work: a traffic light at Oak Crest Village, an eastbound ramp from Route 7 to Route […]

Cowenton Liquors hold grand opening in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Cowenton Liquors is officially open for business. Perry Hall’s newest liquor store held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2025. Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits offers a wide selection of top brands, craft brews, fine wines, and premium liquors. “Congratulations to Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits on its opening,” said Councilman David Marks. “My […]

Baltimore County Public Library’s White Marsh Branch to temporarily close for upgrades

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library’s White Marsh Branch will soon close temporarily for upgrades and renovations. The renovations will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025. The branch is temporarily closing after business hours on Saturday, March 29th. The returns box will also close at this time. Full operations are expected to resume in late summer. Any holds not […]

Police responding to barricade situation in Nottingham

3:00 p.m. UPDATE: Police are now clearing the scene, according to Councilman David Marks. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are responding to a barricade situation in the Nottingham area. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department advised that officers were on the scene of a barricade in the unit block of Duntore Place […]

Fatal shooting reported in Nottingham

UPDATE: Police say the shooting occurred at just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The victim has been identified as a 17-year-old male. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight in the Nottingham area. The shooting was reported overnight in the 4300-block of Bedrock Circle (21236) in the Southfield neighborhood. One […]

Protecting Baltimore County’s Future: Why we support the Farmland Preservation Act

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Baltimore County stands at a crossroads. For nearly six decades, the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line (URDL) has been a cornerstone of smart land management, preserving our rural landscapes, safeguarding our water supply, and ensuring that development happens where infrastructure can support it. The URDL is the boundary between urbanized […]

Councilman Marks sponsors farmland preservation legislation

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. There are about 640 farms in Baltimore County that include 70,400 acres of land. Unfortunately, these properties—many of which have been farmed by generations of Baltimore Countians—are threatened by development, pollution, and industrial uses such as commercial solar facilities. I am sponsoring legislation that aim to protect important elements of […]