UPDATE: The Starbucks location has now closed permanently. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—For several days now, local residents have been posting to social media asking why the Starbucks at the corner of Loch Raven Boulevard and East Joppa Road has been closed. On Monday night, Councilman David Marks provided some answers. The coffee spot located at the site of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that traffic calming has been approved for Fieldchat Road (21236), which connects Joppa Road and Ebenezer Road. Two speed bumps will be constructed along this Perry Hall/Nottingham route. “I am pleased to announce this latest effort to reduce speeding in our neighborhoods, which should help slow traffic along one of Perry […]
PERRY HALL, MD—An Eagle Scout candidate who lives in Perry Hall held a ribbon-cutting on Saturday morning for his new project. Lucas Sayles, a Perry Hall High School student with Troop 884 in Dundalk, created a library book box at the Optimist Club on North Point Boulevard, according to Councilman David Marks. Councilman Marks and Councilman Todd Crandell attended Saturday […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks, Weis Markets, and the Marian Preparatory Academy will be holding a food drive this month to help families in need. Donations will benefit the Student Support Network. The event will be held at Weis Markets, located at 7927 Belair Road in Fullerton (21236). Food will be accepted 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 5, 6, […]
UPDATE: The Joppa Road bridge has reopened. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that crews will mobilize at the Joppa Road bridge in Perry Hall the week of November 8th to start replacing the structure. The bridge has been closed for repairs since January. Bearing assemblies and precast concrete slab units will […]
ROSEDALE, MD—On Monday, Councilman David Marks and the Baltimore County Department of Aging helped a local woman celebrate her 104th birthday. Rose Boughter, of Rosedale, survived the Spanish flu as an infant. She lived in Hampden where she and her husband operated Davis’ Grocery, then she moved to Rosedale. Boughter has four children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She has also […]
TOWSON, MD—On Monday night, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that provides significant relief to homeowners who are connecting to the public water or sewer system due to a health situation. When this occurs, homeowners must pay construction or connection costs. The current law sets the interest rate over the 40-year period at 5 percent. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced the purchase of a 22.3-acre parcel of land at the northeast corner of Gerst Road and New Gerst Lane in the eastern Perry Hall area, through Maryland’s Program Open Space (POS). The site was purchased for $3.07 million and is the latest effort to expand park and recreation opportunities throughout […]