NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks has received a very special award from Baltimore Scouting. On Thursday evening, Councilman Marks was presented with the Silver Beaver award. The Silver Beaver is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation will host an open house to share information about a study of drainage conditions being undertaken in the Parkville area. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Loch Raven Public Library Meeting Room. This study will incorporate community feedback on local drainage […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—Motorists should be aware that, beginning on Friday, February 21, 2025, a section of Reynolds Road in Kingsville will be closed to allow for emergency repairs to take place along a small bridge structure over an unnamed tributary to the Little Gunpower Falls. The damage to the structure was discovered on the afternoon of Thursday, February 20 following a […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham man has been convicted in connection with a 2022 homicide in Harford County. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Anthony Sean Ross Jr., 32, was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges following a five-day jury trial before the Honorable M. Elizabeth Bowen in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Facts presented throughout the trial showed that […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings introduced Senate Bill 787 – Cooperative Housing Corporations and Condominiums- Funding of Reserve Accounts and Timing of Reserve Studies, a measure aimed at enhancing the financial planning flexibility of cooperative housing corporations and residential condominiums in Maryland. The bill aims to update existing laws governing reserve studies and funding requirements, ensuring a more balanced approach to […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks. In Maryland, like everywhere throughout the country, local governments obtain their authority from the state government. This is known as Dillon’s Rule, and it means that the Maryland General Assembly can pass laws that preempt the counties. Sometimes it might be warranted, but at other times, it is legislative overreach. […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The 2025 Baltimore County Councilmanic Redistricting Commission will be holding its second public hearing to gather community input and feedback. This public hearing is primarily intended to gather input regarding the eastside of Baltimore County. The Commission will hold its third public hearing at a later date to primarily gather input regarding the west side of the County. […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Rescue & Marine’s Marine Emergency Team 21 on Wednesday announced plans to contract with Ocean Craft Marine to build a new, state-of-the-art rescue boat. This significant investment will enhance the team’s capabilities and improve its response to maritime emergencies throughout the region. The new vessel will be a 6.5-meter (23-foot) rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB), […]