Olszewski nominates Robert McCullough to serve as Baltimore County Police Chief

UPDATE: Robert McCullough has been sworn in as Chief of Police. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday nominated Robert O. McCullough, to serve as Chief of the Baltimore County Police Department. A 35-year veteran of the department, McCullough would be the first African-American to lead the nation’s 21st largest police agency. “Keeping our communities safe […]

Olszewski nominates Bob Smith as Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Director

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday nominated Bob Smith to serve as Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks. Smith, who has served as acting director since January 2023, brings extensive experience with the department where he first began serving part-time as a teenager in 1989 and has served in numerous full-time roles since 1997. “Bob has […]

Baltimore County releases draft Master Plan 2030 for public comment

TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week released the draft Master Plan 2030, an aspirational planning document intended to guide the County Executive, the County Council, and County departments in promoting responsible development in an equitable and environmentally sensitive manner throughout the next decade and beyond, for public review and comment. The public will have the opportunity […]

Work set to begin on Perry Hall’s newest park

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that work is set to begin on Perry Hall’s newest park. In April, the county will begin work on a 22-acre site along Gerst Road. This is the site of the former Bierman farm and Perry Hall Community Hall. Plans call for asbestos abatement, demolition of structures, and backfill and grading […]

Ohio waste water not coming to Baltimore after Mayor Scott denies permit

BALTIMORE, MD—The contaminated waste water from East Palestine, Ohio that was set to be processed at the Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant will no longer be coming to Baltimore. On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works was notified by Clean Harbors Environmental Services that it was selected by the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, […]

Baltimore County announces Economic and Workforce Development Director to join Office of Maryland Attorney General

TOWSON, MD—Director of Economic and Workforce Development Leonard J. Howie III on Monday announced he will depart Baltimore County Government to join the Office of Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, effective April 7, 2023. Howie, who has served as Baltimore County’s director since September 2020, led Baltimore County’s efforts to improve workforce development, attract and retain businesses, and expand […]

Olszewski announces new legislation to strengthen Baltimore County rental housing registration, inspections processes

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced new legislation to strengthen rental housing registration and inspections processes to improve housing quality in Baltimore County. “Every person deserves access to safe, quality place to call home and this legislation is another important step to ensure that is a reality across Baltimore County,” said County Executive Olszewski. “By modernizing our rental […]

Olszewski announces new partnership with national nonprofit PCs for People to help close digital divide

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a new partnership with the national nonprofit organization PCs for People in which Baltimore County will donate surplus computer equipment to provide individuals and families in need with high quality devices at no- or low-cost. “Attainable equipment and access to the internet is a necessity for every household in Baltimore County, and […]