National Night Out 2020 events moved to October due to COVID-19

UPDATE: This year’s line-up of National Night Out events has been announced. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—National Night Out events will take place in a different month this year, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday announced that 2020 National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 6, this year.  Normally held in […]

Councilman Marks: Seven Courts Citizens on Patrol to receive grant from police department

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the Seven Courts Area Citizens on Patrol program will receive $1,835 in grant funding to erect signs, purchase equipment and vests, and hold a National Night Out. The funding comes from the Community Crime Prevention and Youth Activity grant program. “We will use this grant funding to erect signage […]

MDTA Police partnering with communities at National Night Out events across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Transportation Authority Police will join law-enforcement partners and community groups from across Maryland on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 36th annual National Night Out. “National Night Out is a rewarding opportunity for our officers to meet and build relationships with the many communities we serve,” said MDTA Police Chief Colonel Jerry Jones. “We’re excited to continue […]

Nottingham-area National Night Out 2018 events announced

This year marks the 35th year of communities getting together across the country, at military bases, United States territories, and Canadian cities to participate in National Night Out. On Tuesday, August 7, communities and cities will celebrate in their own unique way, whether it be community cook-outs, parades, parties, or visits from law enforcement and emergency personnel. National Night Out […]

Councilman Marks announces funding for local crime prevention grants

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that funding has been approved for Community Crime Prevention and Youth Activity Grants in the Fifth District, an area that includes Towson, Perry Hall, Kingsville, and a portion of Parkville/Carney. Grants will be allocated to the following neighborhoods: Ridgeleigh ($750); Towson Manor Village ($635); Perring Park ($1,080); and Cromwood Coventry ($450) in […]

Local ‘National Night Out’ events announced

On Tuesday, August 1, community groups around Baltimore County will celebrate National Night Out. Residents are encouraged to turn on their front porch lights and join together to say “no” to crime in their neighborhoods. Each community group will participate in its own way. Activities include rallies, block parties, parades, cookouts, and visits from local law enforcement and emergency personnel. […]

Three Fifth District communities to receive crime prevention grants

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday that three Citizens on Patrol units in the Fifth District will be receiving Community Crime Prevention and Youth Activity Grants. The Anneslie Community Association in Towson will receive $400 to erect street signs. The Perring Park Community Association in Carney will receive $1,110 to assist with National Night Out and pay for […]