Baltimore County government to be closed on Monday due to impending snowstorm

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening, January 6, will now be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday,  January 7, 2025. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government will be closed on Monday, January 6 as a January snowstorm bears down on Maryland. “The safety of our residents and employees is a top priority, and […]

Winter Storm Warning issued as massive system approaches Maryland, up to 12 inches possible in parts of state

UPDATE 2: Baltimore County government will also be closed on Monday. UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather-related closures for Monday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Maryland as a massive system approaches the region. The warning will be in effect from 10 p.m. […]

Winter Storm Watch issued for all of Maryland, up to 10 inches possible in Baltimore area

UPDATE 2: A Winter Storm Warning has now been issued for all of Maryland. UPDATE: A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for some parts of the state. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire state of Maryland as the Baltimore area braces for its first significant snowfall […]

Councilman Marks secures funding to improve Cottington Road safety

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that improvements will be made to the southern part of Cottington Road near Silver Spring Road to improve safety along the busy corridor. Councilman Marks asked the Department of Public Works and Transportation to review this area after numerous complaints from residents. Councilman Marks has also asked for a similar assessment […]

Department of Public Works and Transportation announces services changes, waste reduction tips for Thanksgiving holiday

TOWSON, MD—As Thanksgiving approaches, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is encouraging residents to reduce waste, dispose of fats, oils, and grease properly and plan for holiday service changes. Thanksgiving Service Changes In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the following service changes will be in effect: Landfill and drop-off centers: The landfill and drop-off centers will […]

Water main break reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are responding to a water main break in the Rosedale area. At around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation reported that a 10-inch water main had broken in the 6400-block of Golden Ring Road (21237). About 110 customers are without service at this time.  Baltimore City DPW has […]

Councilman Marks introduces bill to allow golf cart usage on certain eastside neighborhood roads

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced a bill to allow for golf courts to be legally used on certain roads in Baltimore County, taking advantage of recently-passed state legislation. The bill would create a pilot program that would be reviewed after two years, based on feedback from the Police and Public Works and Transportation Departments. The pilot program […]

Department of Public Works to hold open house on proposed West-East Trail in Parkville

UPDATE: This meeting will now be held on January 29 at a new location. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will be holding an open house next week to discuss the proposed East-West trail that would run along Hiss Avenue in Parkville toward Lillian Holt Drive. The meeting will be held 6:00 […]