Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce salutes hometown heroes

ESSEX, MD—A local chamber of commerce recognized some very important individuals last night. On Thursday evening, the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce held its 14th annual Salute to Hometown Heroes. Members of the organization gathered at the Eastern Yacht Club to honor fire, police, military, hospital, and other local heroes who have shown courage in the face of a disaster […]

Councilman Marks: Proposed Congressional redistricting map divides Baltimore County into ‘gerrymandered districts’

UPDATE: A Maryland judge has tossed out the General Assembly’s newly drawn Congressional district map. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—On Monday evening, the Baltimore County Council proposed a redistricting map that unifies Towson, shifts Perry Hall and White Marsh into an eastside district, and creates two majority-minority districts on the west side. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks says […]

Olszewski announces legislation to create Baltimore County ‘Fair Election Fund’

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that he will introduce legislation to create Baltimore County’s first public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive, beginning with the 2026 election cycle. Olszewski has proposed a package of reforms in recent months, including a proposed charter amendment to create a system for public financing for candidates. […]

Councilman Marks: Starbucks at former Bel-Loc Diner site “temporarily shuttered”

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 […]

Councilman Marks: Traffic calming planned for Nottingham neighborhood

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 Eagle Scout candidate holds ribbon-cutting for library book box project in Dundalk

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 […]

Councilman Marks, Weis Markets, Marian Preparatory Academy to hold food drive this month

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, […]

Councilman Marks: Construction to begin on Joppa Road bridge next week

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 […]