Baltimore County announces grant program to support Independence Day activities

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a one-time grant opportunity to support County-based non-profit organizations hosting Independence Day events throughout Baltimore County. Administered by the Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD), awards of up to $3,000 will be provided to support activities including parades, festivals, and/or fireworks, within Baltimore County. Eligible applicants must have filed a special […]

Baltimore County Revenue Authority now providing contactless parking payments via ParkMobile

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Revenue Authority on Monday announced a new partnership with ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., to provide contactless parking payments in Baltimore County. ParkMobile will be available at 1525 parking spaces throughout the County. As businesses resume normal operations in the coming months, contactless payments will provide residents and […]

Overlea High School graduate to be honored as one of Baltimore County’s 2021 Women of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will recognize three outstanding women during its 39th Annual “Woman of the Year” Awards Ceremony. The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” Baltimore County’s 2021 visionary women of Baltimore County are: Sharon Y. […]

Baltimore County launches traffic stop data dashboard

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday released a new interactive data dashboard displaying detailed information about police traffic stops in Baltimore County. This new dashboard expands Olszewski’s unprecedented efforts to provide more information to the public and increase transparency and accountability. “Building a culture of transparency is critical for making our government more responsive and accountable to the people […]

Baltimore County receives $307,000 in grants for Summer Youth Employment Program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and the Baltimore Community Foundation on Thursday announced that the County’s Summer Youth Employment Program has received four grants totaling $307,000; $100,000 from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, $100,000 from BGE $60,000 from Bank of America, and $47,000 from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) and the Citi Foundation’s Summer Jobs Connect Initiative. Officials say […]

Baltimore County STEP, ICARE programs recognized with national awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has been honored with two awards from the National Association of Counties 2021 National Achievement Awards in recognition of innovative programs that modernize government and improve services for County residents, including for the County’s data-driven eviction prevention program. “We’ve built the best team in the State of Maryland, and I’m proud of the work they do every […]

Olszewski issues statement on passage of Baltimore County’s FY22 budget

TOWSON, MD—Following the Baltimore County Council’s unanimous vote to pass Baltimore County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022, County Executive Johnny Olszewski released the following statement: “I thank my partners on the County Council for their commitment to investing in our shared future and a better Baltimore County.  With this budget, we’re poised to build on the historic progress we’ve already […]

Baltimore County to host the 2021 Baltimore 10-miler for first time

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Corrigan Sports will host the 13th annual Baltimore 10-Miler on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in scenic Hunt Valley, Maryland. For the first time in the event’s history, the ten-mile race will be held in Baltimore County and will feature a picturesque and challenging course that starts and finishes at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre. “Baltimore County […]