DPW: postcards explaining upcoming water have been mailed

BALTIMORE, MD – The Department of Public Works announced on Wednesday that postcards had been mailed alerting Baltimore City and County customers that their water bills would be resuming soon, and explaining that their first bill would be higher than normal, covering the months of May, June, and July. DPW officials say they’re confident that the water billing system will […]

Laurel Brook Road Bridge in Fallston to be closed in July for four weeks

FALLSTON, MD – Motorists in the Fallston area should be aware of an important road closure. The Laurel Brook Road Bridge, located just east of Bottom Road in Fallston, will be closed beginning on Monday, July 8 for approximately four weeks. Harford County Department of Public Works – Bureau of Construction Inspections is closing this section of roadway to allow […]

Baltimore City, County to initiate review of water delivery system

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced on Monday that Baltimore City and Baltimore County would jointly initiate a comprehensive review of the business processes that govern the water delivery system that serves both jurisdictions. Residents of both jurisdictions receive water through a system managed by the Baltimore City Department of […]

Belair Road shut down in Overlea

UPDATE: Belair Road has been reopened to traffic. Original story below… —— OVERLEA, MD – Commuters in the Overlea area should be aware of an important road closure. At about 5:15 p.m. on Monday, the Maryland State Highway Administration reported that Belair Road had been shut down in both directions between Northern Parkway and Taylor Avenue. The closure is due […]

Perry Hall water main break causes sinkhole

PERRY HALL, MD – Crews are on the scene after a water main break in Perry Hall led to a small sinkhole. The rupture occurred on Sunday afternoon in the 4600-block of Silver Spring Road between Perry Hall Boulevard and Honeygo Boulevard. Photos circulating online on Monday morning showed that a small sinkhole had opened up along Silver Spring Road […]

Councilman Marks supports $41 million in Baltimore County budget cuts

PERRY HALL, MD – At the Baltimore County Council meeting on May 18th, Fifth District Councilman David Marks supported more than $41 million in Baltimore County budget cuts identified by the nonpartisan Auditor’s office. Republicans on the Council were outvoted by the majority party, which settled for $14 million in cuts across the Departments of Public Works, the Office of […]

Baltimore ransomware attack: how are county residents affected?

TOWSON, MD – As Baltimore City works to address the ransomware attack on their computer systems, Baltimore County officials are sharing information about the possible implications for Baltimore County residents. It’s important to note that Baltimore County has not experienced a ransomware attack, however, there are a few ways county residents could impacted by the attack. County officials are working […]