NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks received word on Thursday that, when the new water line is installed along Seven Courts Drive, it will require the temporary removal and reconstruction of the Proctor Lane traffic circle. This will most likely occur sometime in May. Councilman Marks will solicit feedback from the community regarding landscaping they may want to see at […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has been endorsed for reelection by the Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4, which represents 3,200 active and retired police officers. The endorsement was made at the organization’s meeting on Monday, March 28th. “Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 looks forward to working with Councilman Marks, a strong supporter of […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—A Maryland judge on Friday tossed out the General Assembly’s newly drawn Congressional district map, calling it an “extreme partisan gerrymander.” The decision represents a victory for Republicans who alleged that Democrats in the Maryland General Assembly were out to silence their votes. Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Lynne A. Battaglia has ruled the 2021 plan violates Maryland’s Free […]
TOWSON, MD—At Thursday evening’s meeting of the Baltimore County Council, the council unanimously voted to adopt its new redistricting map. Earlier in the day, a U.S. district judge approved the County Council’s revised redistricting map of Baltimore County’s seven council districts, ruling that the new map accurately represents black voters. In February, the judge had granted an injunction against an […]
TOWSON, MD—The Starbucks location that opened at the site of the former Bel-Loc Diner has closed permanently. Back in November, it was believed that the shop had “temporarily shuttered,” but a Starbucks spokesperson this week confirmed to WMAR that the store had closed for good. “After careful consideration, we’ve determined it is best to close our store at Joppa Road […]
UPDATE: Patching will also be taking place along Philadelphia Road between New Forge Road and Ebenezer Road. Original story below… ———- NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced two projects to improve road conditions in Perry Hall and Kingsville. Along U.S. Route 1 (Belair Road) from Chapel Road to Honeygo Boulevard, the state’s contractor will be implementing pavement […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is sponsoring legislation that would allow Pappas Seafood to open a crabcake distribution site at the unoccupied ABC Rental site in the Perry Hall commercial revitalization district. The legislation allows this type of shipping operation to be located in the revitalization district. This will not be a restaurant, as the restaurant will remain in […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The ribbon has been cut and Wawa is open for business. The new Perry Hall Wawa held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Thursday morning. Community member Kirsten Roller was recognized as a Community Day Brightener for raising funds for the Unity Playground, in memory of Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio. The playground is located at Gunpowder […]