PERRY HALL, MD—An overpass in Perry Hall was dedicated to fallen Officer Amy Caprio on Wednesday morning. In 2018, Officer Amy Caprio of the Baltimore County Police Department tragically lost her life in the line of duty. To honor her courage, dedication, and sacrifice, the Southfield Homeowners Association collaborated with Baltimore County to dedicate the overpass crossing Honeygo Boulevard at […]
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 […]
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, 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. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (D) will soon be leaving for Congress, after defeating Kim Klacik (R) in the 2024 elections. When he departs, a replacement will need to be found. There are currently eight individuals who are eager to fill the role. The next County Executive must also be a Democrat, as the as county charter requires the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The results are in, and here’s how Baltimore County voted in the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been declared the winner of the U.S. Presidential election, but the majority of Baltimore County voters opted for Kamala Harris. Around the state, Johnny Olszewski, Jr. defeated Kim Klacik for a Senate seat and Angela Alsobrooks defeated former Governor Larry Hogan […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department officially has a new leader. Joseph Dixon was sworn in as Fire Chief in a Monday morning ceremony in Towson. Dixon began his career as a firefighter in Howard County in 1993. He has served in many different roles including Assistant Fire/EMS Chief and Public Information Officer. He was also a Battalion Chief, Captain […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced Heang Tan as his nominee for the next director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging. If confirmed, Tan will be the first Asian American woman to lead a Baltimore County department. Tan’s 20 years of public service experience includes being deputy health commissioner for aging and care services at the Baltimore […]