Governor Hogan presents official citation to Cavanaugh Bell [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan recently held a video conference with eight-year-old Gaitherburg native Cavanaugh Bell, who has garnered local and national recognition for his philanthropic efforts, including the founding of his own food bank, and activism against bullying. “From the beginning of this pandemic, I have been talking about what it is like to be Maryland Strong and I can’t […]

Boy Scout troop installs footbridge in Carney

CARNEY, MD—One local Boy Scout troop has been busy improving a hiking trail in Carney this weekend. Eagle Scout candidate Lance Hastings led a crew from Troop 124 that installed a footbridge at the Gunpowder Falls State Park – Graham Memorial Area, according to Councilman David Marks. This wooded area north of Cub Hill is used by the Baltimore Bowmen […]

‘Shop With a Cop’ celebrated differently in Baltimore County this year [VIDEO]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—This year’s 19th annual “Shop with a Cop” may have been celebrated a bit differently due to COVID-19, but the warmth of the holiday season was still present. Officers from each of the Baltimore County Police Department’s 10 precincts continued the tradition of spreading holiday cheer to children. The children gave their shopping “wish list” to the officers to […]

Councilman Marks honors 19 Fifth District Citizens of the Year

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that 19 outstanding volunteers would be named Fifth District Citizens of the Year. The Citizens of the Year program was created in 2011 as a way for Councilman Marks to recognize good works throughout the Fifth District, which stretches from Towson to Kingsville. Councilman Marks solicited nominations from the public, but also […]

Central Christian Assembly donates over 1,200 boxes of food

ROSEDALE, MD—One local church is making a big impact this holiday season. The members of Central Christian Assembly in Rosedale donated over 1,200 boxes of food on Saturday, according to Councilman David Marks. The church is partnering with Farmers to Family to organize the grocery giveaway. Over 120,000 pounds of groceries will be given away over a five-week period. The […]

Legendary Ravens to appear at toy, coat drive events in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Local residents can help the needy while meeting some famous, former Baltimore Ravens players over the next week. On Friday, December 11, Jerry’s Toyota presents “Holiday of Hope.”  Bring an unopened toy from 12 – 2 p.m. and meet former Raven Qadry Ismail. Jerry’s Toyota is located at 8001 Belair Road (21236). On Monday, December 14, head to Looney’s […]

Local organizations organize food drives, giveaways during holiday season

UPDATE: See photos from this weekend’s food donation here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local communities are getting into the holiday spirit by helping the less fortunate. Perry Hall’s Moores Meadows neighborhood organized a food drive that will provide more than 80 lunches to needy households, according to Councilman David Marks. In addition, Rosedale’s Central Christian Assembly is partnering […]