Councilman Marks: Do everything possible to keep public schools open

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday issued the following statement urging Baltimore County Public Schools to remain open in January: “As an educator, I saw firsthand the impacts of long-term virtual learning on our kids. Kids belong in classrooms. “We need to do everything possible to keep public schools open, and only shut down buildings where there are […]

Councilman Marks: Deer crossing signs coming to Seven Courts Drive

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that deer crossing signs will soon be installed along the Seven Courts Drive. “I would really like to thank the Department of Public Works for taking action to address the problem of deer crashes along this corridor,” said Councilman Marks. “Deer often cross Seven Courts Drive as they move through the […]

Police identify victims in double-fatal, wrong way Belair Road crash

KINGSVILLE, MD—Police have identified the victims in last weekend’s double-fatal crash on Belair Road. At just after 12:15 a.m. on Friday night/Saturday morning, officers responded to Belair Road at Sheradale Drive for a report of a crash.  Investigators have determined that a 2020 Toyota RAV4, operated by 30-year-old Sunil Baraili, was traveling southbound on Belair Road. Maurice Harris, 47, was […]

Councilman Marks: Petition for traffic light, circle at Honeygo & Cross garners more than 2,000 signatures in two days

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday thanked the more than 2,000 residents who have signed an online petition supporting a traffic light or circle at a busy Perry Hall intersection. The petition comes in the wake of a rash of recent accidents at the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road that were caught on film and […]

Two now confirmed dead following high-speed, wrong-way crash in Kingsville

UPDATE: Police have identified the two victims in this crash. Original story below… —— KINGSVILLE, MD—Two people are now confirmed dead following a high-speed, wrong-way crash on Belair Road. The crash occurred at around 12:15 a.m. Friday night/Saturday morning in the area of Belair Road at Sheradale Drive. The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reports that a car was traveling north […]

Councilman Marks addresses recent spate of Nottingham-area accidents, resident posts doorbell-cam crash compilation [VIDEO]

UPDATE: A change.org petition requesting a traffic light or circle at Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road has already received over 2,000 signatures. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Saturday addressed the recent spate of traffic accidents that has occurred in the Perry Hall/Nottingham/Kingsville area. Recent serious crashes include: Two serious crashes on Belair Road on Saturday A […]

Councilman Marks congratulates Julie Henn on Board of Education chairmanship

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday congratulated Perry Hall resident Julie Henn on being named chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education. In Baltimore County, seven board members are elected by council district, with four appointed by the Governor. The chair and vice-chair are elected by members. Henn shares the same Fifth District constituency as Councilman Marks. […]