MTA corridor study could see Light Rail expand into Towson via Loch Raven Boulevard, public comments due by Nov. 7 [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Transportation officials are exploring options that could see the Light Rail expand into Towson via the Loch Raven Boulevard corridor. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration says its Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan identifies 30 transit corridors that together would create a strong transit network in Central Maryland. The East-West portion of the plan expands transportation options […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Rossville Elementary School [VIDEO]

ROSEDALE, MD—The ribbon has officially been cut at northeastern Baltimore County’s newest elementary school. On Tuesday morning, students, faculty, parents, and elected officials joined together for the official ribbon-cutting for Rossville Elementary School. One of five new schools that will have opened between 2018 and 2024, this school serves parts of Dunfield, Fullerton, Perry Hall, Rossville, and White Marsh. Providing […]

Surveyors studying erosion along Lower Gunpowder in Seven Oaks environmental protection area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—County surveyors are surveying the Lower Gunpowder tributary at the Seven Oaks environmental protection area, Councilman David Marks reported on Tuesday morning. Currently, surveyors are merely assessing conditions. “This area was targeted for study due to the number and extent of headcuts – spots of extreme streambed erosion – that are impacting the network of tributaries within the environmental […]

Von Paris family celebrates rededication of Upper Falls home following two-alarm 2020 fire

UPPER FALLS, MD—The von Paris family celebrated the completion of repairs and renovations to their Upper Falls home over the weekend. The three-story Georgian-Colonial home located at 11611 Franklinville Road burned down in a two-alarm fire in January 2020. Despite the valiant efforts of local first responders, the entire home was destroyed. John F. von Paris is the president of […]

Councilman Marks: Organic recycling facility drops plan for Philadelphia Road location

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that an organic recycling company is no longer pursuing plans to open a plant at the former Vince’s Auto Parts site on Philadelphia Road. “PEH Organics Recycling, Inc. will NOT be leasing Vince’s Auto (11235-11239 Philadelphia Rd) for a Composting Facility and therefore will not be seeking special exception approval […]

Councilman Marks: Agreement keeps Comcast Customer Service Center in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that Comcast will continue operating its White Marsh Customer Service Center for at least the next five years as a result of the cable franchise agreement passed by the County Council on October 17th. “I am happy that with the passage of this franchise agreement, we have a commitment to […]

Scout project beautifies courtyard at Seven Oaks Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Some local Scouts did their part to give back to the community this weekend. Miguel Acosta and his team from Troop 130 completed his Eagle Scout project on Sunday morning. Per Councilman David Marks, the troop installed flower boxes and beautified the courtyard at Seven Oaks Elementary School. “Everyone did a great job,” said Councilman Marks. “Thank you to […]

Portion of Ebenezer Road to close on Friday afternoon for PHHS Homecoming

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A portion of Ebenezer Road will be closed on Friday afternoon, according to Councilman David Marks. Ebenezer Road will be blocked off in front of Perry Hall High School from approximately 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on October 14th. The roadway is being shut down briefly for PHHS’ Homecoming. Motorists should be prepared to use an alternate route on […]