Vote set for September 18 on bill to restrict apartments at White Marsh Town Center

WHITE MARSH, MD—On Monday, September 18, the Baltimore County Council will vote on legislation introduced by Councilman David Marks that would restrict new apartments in much of the White Marsh Town Center. This bill repeals earlier this legislation that allowed for apartments east of White Marsh Mall. “I urge you to contact [email protected] and ask my colleagues to support Bill […]

Emergency utility work snarls Belair Road traffic in Fullerton

UPDATE: The power outage was reportedly caused by a drunk driver who struck a utility pole along Belair Road. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Motorists should be aware of major traffic delays on Belair Road in the Fullerton area on Saturday. At around noon, Councilman David Marks reported that there were major backups along a stretch of Route 1 due […]

Councilman Marks: Antisemitic material distributed in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after antisemitic material was distributed in the Kingsville area, Councilman David Marks said on Thursday morning. “We have received reports of anti-Semitic materials distributed in Kingsville along the Mount Vista Road corridor,” said Councilman Marks. “We immediately reported this activity to the Baltimore County Police Department who are aware of the activity and taking it seriously.” […]

Councilman Marks opposes request for Baltimore County to sell 8-acre Middle River property

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday said he would be opposed to a request for Baltimore County to sell a piece of land in Middle River. According to Councilman Marks, there has been a request by a private party for the county to sell the eight-acre Bengies-Walters property along Eastern Avenue, east of Earls Road, as “surplus property” for […]

Councilman Marks: Preserve the Perry Hall Annex

PERRY HALL, MD—On Wednesday, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks expressed his support for preserving the old Perry Hall School, located at 9317 Belair Road. “This afternoon, I met with representatives from the Archdiocese of Baltimore regarding the future of the Gribbin Center, the stately brick building at 9317 Belair Road in Perry Hall. This was the old Perry Hall School, […]

Perry Hall shopping center to crack down on loitering teens

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A busy, Perry Hall shopping center will soon begin cracking down on loitering teens. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday said that he had been in contact with management at the Perry Hall Square shopping center after receiving numerous complaints about loitering by some teenagers who weren’t patronizing businesses but harassing other customers. The shopping center will be significantly increasing […]

Baltimore County to hold virtual public meeting to discuss plans for park at Perry Hall farm

PERRY HALL, MD—The 22-acre Bierman farm, located east of Gerst Road, will become Perry Hall’s newest park, permanently preserved from development. Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will soon host a virtual public meeting to solicit input on uses. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. […]

Henn, Marks: Perry Hall High School track to be resurfaced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education Member Julie Henn and Councilman David Marks announced this weekend that BCPS will restore Perry Hall High School’s outdoor track. The track has been in such poor condition that the school no longer hosts meets. The track is named for the late Jerry Martin, longtime physical education teacher and cross country and track coach […]