Maryland awards $30.9 million to improve water quality and increase resilience

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday announced the awarding of $30.9 million in grants to local communities to implement projects that will restore local waterways, increase climate resilience, and develop the next generation of environmental stewards. “We are pleased to support these innovative projects that will help us achieve our environmental goals,” Maryland Department of […]

White Marsh, Rosedale, Middle River volunteer fire companies receive grant from BGE

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Thirteen Baltimore County volunteer fire companies have received grants for equipment and preparedness through BGE’s Emergency Response and Safety Grant program. BGE awarded more than $272,000 in grants to the Baltimore County companies and 52 other fire companies and non-profits throughout Maryland at a press event held yesterday at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department. Baltimore County Acting […]

High-risk neighborhoods are focus of new program to prevent fires, carbon monoxide tragedies

A $589,000 federal grant will help Baltimore County fire officials provide public education about preventing fires and carbon monoxide-related incidents, especially in neighborhoods at higher risk from these tragedies. Fire officials, along with County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, kicked off the program on Friday morning at the Randallstown home of Theodore and Geraldine Barham.  The Barhams […]

Councilman Marks announces grant to Joppa View Elementary School

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that a $1,000 grant would be provided to Joppa View Elementary School for efforts to increase awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. The funding comes from the Cigarette Restitution Program administered by the Maryland Department of Health. “I would like to thank the teachers and administration for participating in this program, […]

Three Fifth District communities to receive crime prevention grants

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday that three Citizens on Patrol units in the Fifth District will be receiving Community Crime Prevention and Youth Activity Grants. The Anneslie Community Association in Towson will receive $400 to erect street signs. The Perring Park Community Association in Carney will receive $1,110 to assist with National Night Out and pay for […]