Councilman Marks, Kingsville community leaders unite to oppose BGE’s Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project

KINGSVILLE, MD—Members of the historical community of Kingsville in Baltimore County are leading the opposition to BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, which plans to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historic neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. “This project threatens Maryland’s character, safety, and financial well-being,” reads a press release […]

Councilman Marks: Farmland Preservation Act sent to voters

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. On April 7, the Baltimore County Council approved placing the Farmland Preservation Act on the ballot in the 2026 general election. I was the main sponsor of this legislation, with Councilmen Todd Crandell, Mike Ertel, Wade Kach, and Izzy Patoka cosponsoring and supporting the bill. Should the voters approve this […]

Volunteers clean up trash in Nottingham, Kingsville, Perry Hall, and White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Volunteers worked to clean up and beautify parts of Nottingham, Perry Hall, Kingsville, and White Marsh on Saturday morning. More than fifty volunteers worked with the Maryland Waterways Foundation and Councilman David Marks to clean trash along Philadelphia Road, Raphael Road, and Seven Courts Drive. “Thank you to Sam Weaver and his crew for all their partnership, and to […]

Kingsville Elementary School students recognized for completing Patriotic Scholars Program

KINGSVILLE, MD—Kingsville Elementary School recognized 46 students on Monday who completed the Patriotic Scholars Program. The students demonstrated a command of history, government, and geography that is essential for U.S. citizenship. “As the nation prepares for its 250th birthday in 2026, we need more programs like this to remind future generations of the lessons of history and the meaning of […]

Police in Baltimore County warn of rise in daytime residential burglaries

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning residents of an increase in daytime burglaries involving traveling groups of thieves. Over 30 cases have been reported in the first three months of 2025. These groups typically operate in small, separate teams, often consisting of two to three women. They primarily target single-family homes in neighborhoods, where residents tend to be […]

Baltimore County tops list of Maryland’s most dangerous places for injury-related fatalities

BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]