Elected officials speak out after EPA selects Back River Wastewater Treatment Plan to treat wastewater from Ohio train derailment

UPDATE: Officials say the contaminated waste water from Ohio will no longer be coming to Baltimore. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM MD—Elected officials are speaking out after it was announced that the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant would be treating wastewater from the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio. On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public […]

Kingsville to hold fireworks on July 3rd

KINGSVILLE, MD—Kingsville will have its first fireworks display in recent history this year, with a celebration set for Monday, July 3, 2023 between 9 and 9:30 p.m. at Mount Vista Park. The event is sponsored by the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. The celebration will be free to the public. “We invite the community to wish America a happy birthday,” said […]

Elected officials clean up portion of White Marsh Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Elected officials gathered on Saturday morning to clean up a portion of White Marsh Boulevard. Several bags of litter were gathered during the collective effort. “Many thanks to Delegate Nick Allen, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Bradley Lang, and Leo Thuman,” said Councilman David Marks. “We’ll be coordinating with the Maryland State Highway Administration to finish the job.” Additional photos can […]

Rossville Elementary School teacher killed in White Marsh crash

ROSEDALE, MD—A Baltimore County teacher was killed in a motor vehicle accident last weekend. Rahmel Summerlin, a third grade teacher at Rossville Elementary School, was killed in last Friday’s crash in White Marsh, the school announced on Wednesday. At just before midnight on February 24, 2023, officers responded to an accident at Pulaski Highway and White Marsh Boulevard (21162). Investigators […]

Councilman Marks: Baltimore County School Board should reject plan to split Perry Hall Middle School in half

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks issued the following statement regarding the northeast/central middle school boundary discussion: “Over the years, I have generally avoided becoming involved in the redistricting process that is done by the Baltimore County Board of Education. I know this is a tough process and I respect the work that the parent/student committee invests in this […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Aiding our volunteer fire companies

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. This week, our office is bringing before the Baltimore County Delegation a bill that will support volunteer fire companies. We have seen firsthand how important it is to support the safety of our communities. First responders need our full and committed support. For all the sacrifices that […]

Fifth District Town Hall with County Executive Olszewski, Councilman Marks to be held in White Marsh on Thursday evening

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join Councilman David Marks in hosting Baltimore County’s Budget Town Hall in District 5 on Thursday evening to hear from residents about their priorities and suggestions for the FY24 budget. Baltimore County’s Budget Town Hall Meetings are an initiative of the Olszewski administration, designed to provide a forum ensuring community members are […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Mall Madness or Genius?

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As delegates representing District 7A in Annapolis, many of our constituents live in the Perry Hall and Nottingham region. The recent redistricting during the 2022 election has expanded our district further into the Nottingham, Perry Hall, and White Marsh areas. As a united team, we are working […]