David Marks Archives - Page 17 of 129

Baltimore County among 11 new communities designated as new American World War II Heritage Cities

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The National Park Service has announced the designation of 11 communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities, and Baltimore County is included among them. The American World War II Heritage Cities Program honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties and their citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America’s war effort during the second world war. Only one […]

Body found near Belair Road in Kingsville

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The deceased male has been identified by police. UPDATE: A homicide investigation is now under way. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a body was found in the Kingsville area on Monday morning. The human remains were discovered on an embankment in the 10000-block of Belair Road (21087), near Gunpowder Lodge, according to Councilman David […]

Trader Joe's Middle River Petition 202312

Jennings, Nawrocki, Szeliga, Marks lend support for high-end grocer in Middle River

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegate Kathy Szeliga, and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki have added their support to Councilman David Marks’ call for a high-end grocer in Middle River. The four legislators who represent Middle River have lent their strong support to the campaign to bring a high-end supermarket to the Greenleigh community. The online petition asking for Trader Joe’s to […]

Petition to bring Trader Joe’s to Middle River surpasses 2,400 signatures

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Several other elected officials have added their support. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River community wants a Trader Joe’s, and an online petition that was created to underscore that desire has amassed over 2,400 signatures. “As residents of the Greenleigh community in Middle River, MD, we face a daily struggle. Our community is in desperate need of […]

Councilman Marks: Kingsville land swap done, County Council approves acquisition of 36 acres of land

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—After nine years, the Kingsville land swap is complete, Councilman David Marks has announced. At its meeting on Monday, December 18, the Baltimore County Council approved the acquisition of 36 acres of land along Raphel Road in the Kingsville area from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), along with a $2.75 million contribution from the state. In return, the county […]

Councilman Marks nominates Perry Hall resident to Baltimore County Fair Election Commission

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced his recommendation of Perry Hall resident Stephanie Baynes to serve on the Baltimore County Fair Election Commission. The Fair Election Commission assists the County in administering its new public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive, which will begin with the 2026 election cycle. The Commission is responsible for estimating […]

Traffic calming approved for Necker Avenue in Perry Hall

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that Necker Avenue in Perry Hall has been approved for three speed bumps. The approval is the result of an analysis by the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and a citizen petition. The project will be built beginning on Wednesday, December 13th. The cost is $15,000. “I would like to […]

Councilman Marks to oppose any weakening of Inspector General