NOW YOU KNOW: Lifting District 7A with Safer Roads, Supporting First Responders, and Better Community Spaces

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As your District 7A Delegates, we’re guided by a vision that lifts every corner of our community—better roads, stronger neighborhoods, and safer communities. Three efforts are at the heart of our work: a traffic light at Oak Crest Village, an eastbound ramp from Route 7 to Route […]

Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

$4.2 million sewer rehabilitation project to kick off in Parkville, Carney

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation is set to begin construction on a structural sewer rehabilitation project in the Carney and Parkville areas of Baltimore County. The project includes rehabilitation of 67,000 feet of sanitary sewer lines in the western portion of the White Marsh Sewershed. The project is scheduled for completion in the Fall of […]

Cowenton Liquors hold grand opening in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Cowenton Liquors is officially open for business. Perry Hall’s newest liquor store held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2025. Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits offers a wide selection of top brands, craft brews, fine wines, and premium liquors. “Congratulations to Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits on its opening,” said Councilman David Marks. “My […]

Baltimore County yard materials recycling collection to resume on April 1, paper bags required

TOWSON, MD—Beginning April 1, 2025, yard materials will be collected separately from Baltimore County residents with scheduled yard material collection. These separate yard material collections will occur from April 1 through as late as December 14. The collected yard materials are composted into an earthy organic material to be used by Baltimore County agencies and residents. Residents may view their […]

Winning $25,000 Pick 5 tickets sold in Essex, Middle River remain unclaimed

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Lottery officials said on Monday that two big winnings tickets sold in northeastern Baltimore County remain unclaimed. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $31.7 million in prizes during the week of March 10-16, including 34 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed in that seven-day span. A winning $25,000 Pick […]