Gunpowder Falls State Park Archives

Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Transmission line project threatens 500 acres of protected land

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) suggests that a proposed Maryland transmission line project would threaten over 500 acres of protected land, including forests and wetlands. According to a Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) report, the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed 70-mile transmission line through Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick Counties, would threaten over 500 acres of […]

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Body, empty SUV pulled from water at Dundee Creek Marina

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An investigation is under way after a body was pulled from the water at a Middle River marina. Maryland Park Service Rangers were notified of a white SUV submerged near the boat ramp at Dundee Creek Marina in Gunpowder Falls State Park at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024. The vehicle was towed from the […]

Chesapeake Patriot 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk 2024 date announced

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The date has been announced for the 2024 Chesapeake Patriot 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk. The event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Participants will enjoy a beautiful morning at Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hammerman Area, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay for a 5K Fun Run or 1K Walk. The event will celebrate veterans and […]

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Crews to begin upgrading barriers on Harford Road at Baltimore County, Harford County line

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—State Highway Administration crews will upgrade traffic barriers along MD 147 (Harford Road) at Little Gunpowder Falls and the Baltimore/Harford county line on Wednesday, September 4th. The $156,000 barrier upgrade work will be complete by late September, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, crews will work on weekdays to remove and replace a 0.2-mile section of traffic […]

Councilman Marks: More than 4,900 acres downzoned

Posted on August 28, 2024 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks… On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. The Council increased the density or intensity of potential development on 145 acres. That means […]

Councilman Marks recommends downzoning in Darryl Gardens area

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend downzoning large properties in the Darryl Gardens area in White Marsh to limit future development and preserve open space. The issues are 5-099, 5-100, 5-101, 5-103, 5-104, 5-105, and 5-107. The changes would lower the intensity of development on 30 acres of residentially-owned property to DR […]

Community cleanup event to be held at Gunpowder Falls State Park this weekend

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—A community cleanup event will be held at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville this weekend. The event is being organized by the Moms Circle of Perry Hall, White Marsh & Parkville and will be begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Those interested in participating should gather at the Belair Road entrance across from the Gunpowder […]

Councilman Marks proposes protection of 370 acres near Hammerman Beach

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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