Councilman Marks secures funding to improve Cottington Road safety

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that improvements will be made to the southern part of Cottington Road near Silver Spring Road to improve safety along the busy corridor. Councilman Marks asked the Department of Public Works and Transportation to review this area after numerous complaints from residents. Councilman Marks has also asked for a similar assessment […]

Olszewski celebrates record number of trees planted in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County has planted over 7,100 native trees in neighborhoods and commercial districts over the past three years. This initiative is a result of two of Olszewski’s urban reforestation programs: Operation ReTree Baltimore County and the Street Tree Replacement Program. The planting effort has spanned 46 communities to date. “Increasing Baltimore […]

Separate collection of yard materials in Baltimore County to pause in December, resume in April

TOWSON, MD—The separate collection of yard materials (for Baltimore County residents with “Y” days on their collection schedules) will halt in December, and will resume in April 2025. The date of the last 2024 “Y” day varies among County collection schedules. Residents must refer to their particular schedule for details (the final “Y” day will occur within the first two […]

Chesapeake Bay restoration bill passes house

BALTIMORE, MD—The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation yesterday that would reauthorize several key Chesapeake Bay restoration programs. The bill, known as the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act, passed with a vote of 366-21. The legislation would extend the ACE Act of 2020 for another five years, through fiscal year 2030. The bill designates $92 million annually for […]

Olszewski submits his resignation, effective Jan. 3, after being elected to House of Representatives

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday submitted his letter of resignation. His resignation will be effective on January 3, 2025, after being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. The letter reads as follows: Exactly six yeas ago today, I was honored to fist take the oath of office to serve as our fourteenth County Executive — enabled […]

Olszewski issues executive order to address Baltimore County affordable housing shortage

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order on December 3, 2024, mandating affordable housing units in new housing developments receiving County financial support. This means any new or preservation development project that receives county discretionary financial support — which includes loans, grants, payments-in-lieu of taxes, tax credits, TIFs, and bonds — must designate a percentage of units […]

Baltimore County offices closed Thursday for Thanksgiving holiday

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28. Additionally, Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be will be closed. County parking meters are free on the holiday. No Trash, Recycling or Yard Materials Collection on Thanksgiving […]

Baltimore County opens public art installation honoring lives lost to COVID-19

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski – along with state and local elected officials and community stakeholders – on Tuesday unveiled the COVID-19 Memorial Public Art Project at Lake Roland, a commemoration of the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 3,100 County residents. This is the first public art project commissioned by Baltimore County. […]