NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Middle River area over the weekend. At around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, an officer with the Baltimore County Police Department was on routine patrol in the 2200-block of Hawthorne Road (21220) when he located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district (PDF), and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on projects to […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are on the scene of a Friday night shooting in Middle River. At around 8:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024, officers responded to a shooting in the area of Hawthorne Road and Kingston Road (21220). Authorities say one victim has been transported to an area hospital. There has been no update on their condition. No further information […]
The following is an update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Election Day is almost here! Next Tuesday, November 5, marks a pivotal moment for the 2024 presidential election. Early voting has already begun, and as your elected officials, we encourage everyone to take advantage of this essential democratic right. Every vote counts, and every voter matters in making a […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police are reminding residents that all ten of their precincts offer “Transaction Safe Zones” for child custody exchanges and online purchase transactions. These zones provide a safe and monitored location for the public to conduct these transactions. They are open to the public, well-lit, and under video surveillance 24/7. The zones are clearly marked with signage. The […]