County Executive Olszewski, Comcast announce rural broadband expansion to cover 99% of unserved northern Baltimore County residences

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday joined Comcast to announce a new $7.4 million grant from the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program, which will support the expansion of high-speed broadband service to 450 additional homes in rural areas in northern Baltimore County. In combination with prior grant-funded expansion efforts and ongoing strong […]

Governor Moore announces Maryland’s entry into National Building Performance Standards Coalition

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Together with Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor to Joe Biden, Governor Wes Moore recently announced that Maryland will join the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Building Performance Standards Coalition. The announcement occurred during a visit to Requity Foundation’s Carver House project in West Baltimore, a community-based model for workforce development where high school trade students are gaining hands-on net-zero construction training […]

Councilman Marks appoints Jack Heitner to Baltimore County Arts and Sciences Commission

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that he will appoint Jack Heitner to the Arts and Sciences Commission, which supports cultural activities and institutions in Baltimore County and the region. Jack is an accomplished 18-year-old performer and emerging talent from Perry Hall. He recently graduated from Perry Hall High School and will attend Towson University. Jack showcased his acting […]

Baltimore County government offices closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected […]

County Executive Olszewski to chair Baltimore Regional Transportation Board

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board named Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski as FY24 Chair in a June 27 vote. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will serve as Vice Chair, a position Olszewski held in FY23. “Expanding access to accessible, equitable, reliable, and resilient transportation is essential in building a stronger, more connected Baltimore region,” says Olszewski. “It is an […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Public opinion says we should protect women’s sports

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Competitive sports have been binary for a reason. Allowing biological men to compete against biological women is unfair and can even be dangerous. Competitive sports must be based on Biological Sex, not Gender Identity. The United States has made great strides in promoting women’s sports since Title […]

County Executive Olszewksi visits businesses in White Marsh, Parkville, Towson

NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewksi on Tuesday visited several businesses in northeastern Baltimore County. The County Executive visited KŌNŌKŌ Jamaican restaurant on THE AVENUE at White Marsh and presented a citation recognizing owners Sandy and Jazz Tucker for their service to the community as a new and thriving strong small local business. Jazz Tucker is also the Executive Chef at […]

Next round of midge treatment to occur along Back River this week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River over two days this week, Councilman David Marks announced on Tuesday. The application is scheduled to occur in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 and in the morning and afternoon on […]