UPDATE 2: The Flood Watch has been issued extended until 10:00 p.m. UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Forecasters say widespread showers […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline Replacement and State Highway Improvements […]
The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks… This fall, we will celebrate the opening of the first new middle school in a half-century. Nottingham Middle School is located at 5210 King Avenue. The $100 million school is one of the largest and most sophisticated schools in Baltimore County, designed to accommodate more than 1,400 students from throughout […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that he will support one of the largest downzoning efforts ever considered along the Wampler Road and Bengies Road corridors in Middle River. Councilman Marks will recommend that 125 acres be redesignated as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning, and that 150 acres be downzoned to DR 1, or one […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—An updated reopening date has been set for Bubala Indoor Playground. The playground will now reopen for business in the Perry Hall Square shopping center on Monday, August 18, 2024. Operating hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday (weekend hours are subject to change due […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend that 370 acres of the peninsula south of Hammerman Beach be downzoned to RC 50. This is Issue 5-154, part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. The RC 50 zoning is among the most restrictive in Baltimore County. “Gunpowder Falls State Park and nearby areas are […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin improving pedestrian access on a section of MD 700/Martin Boulevard in eastern Baltimore County beginning later this week. The work will begin on Thursday, August 15, and is expected to be complete by early fall, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, crews will begin the project along MD 700 […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that he will recommend Neighborhood Commons zoning for 225 acres and over 25 acres of RC 7 zoning along Pulaski Highway near the Bird River. This is part of Issue 5-055, filed by Councilman Marks as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. Neighborhood Commons zoning protects open space throughout […]