NOW YOU KNOW: Asking the County Executive to Withdraw His Housing Bill

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Governor Moore testified in favor of his bill, The Housing Expansion and Affordability Act, before the Environment and Transportation Committee in Annapolis last week. During the controversial hearing, the Governor and other proponents of the legislation faced difficult questions and challenges from bipartisan committee members. Delegate Nawrocki […]

Aero Acres community cuts ribbon on new tot lot

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Aero Acres Community Association cut the ribbon on its new tot lot over the weekend. Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Director Bob Smith, Senator Johnny Ray Salling, Delegate Ric Metzgar, Councilman David Marks, and other officials were on-hand Saturday to celebrate the new park. “Congratulations to the Aero Acres community on the dedication of its new tot […]

Councilman Marks: Agreement reached to preserve old Perry Hall school

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Sunday announced an agreement in which the old Perry Hall Elementary School will be recommended for protection as a historic landmark. In return, Councilman Marks will support rezoning the property to accommodate expanded business uses at the location. The owner, Gallagher Services, has entered into a contract with the Kraus family, longtime […]

Sinkhole on King Avenue prompts emergency repairs

ROSEDALE, MD—Emergency repairs will soon be made along King Avenue, according to Councilman David Marks. Crews will perform the work on King Avenue at the I-95 bridge beginning on Monday. The repairs are necessary due to the formation of a sinkhole. “As we understand, traffic will be maintained with a flagging operation,” said Councilman Marks. “We will pass along any […]

Perry Hall Crafts & Collectibles holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting

HYDES, MD—A new small business has opened its doors in northeastern Baltimore County. Perry Hall Crafts & Collectibles held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on Thursday evening at their new location in Hydes. Owners Pam Fleagle, Dianne Webster, Connie Wallace, and Peggy Rhodes teamed up to open a boutique chocked full of handmade crafts and unique items. “Congratulations to […]

Three Baltimore County Council members speak out against Governor Moore’s proposed housing legislation

The following is an open letter from Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, Councilman Todd Crandell, and Councilman Wade Kach: Dear Baltimore County citizens: As elected representatives from eastern and northern Baltimore County, we voice our deep concern and opposition to proposed legislation that would allow high density housing projects without County Council input, review, or approval. At the state level, […]

Councilman Marks: Digital speed sign to be installed along Eastern Avenue, safety study coming in March

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday said that safety improvements are being discussed along a busy stretch of Eastern Avenue. Councilman Marks, Middle River’s state legislators, and several stakeholders have met with Maryland State Highway Administration engineers to press for immediate and long-term improvements to the Eastern Avenue corridor in Middle River. A safety study will be completed in […]