Baltimore County announces recipients of 2024 Community Heroes Awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the 2024 awardees of Baltimore County’s Community Heroes Awards, recognizing seven individuals from across the County who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities. “The dedicated community stakeholders who invest their time and energy to advocate for their neighborhoods and neighbors exemplify the leadership and passion that makes Baltimore […]

Planning begins for Perry Hall’s 250th birthday

PERRY HALL, MD—Planning has begun to celebrate and commemorate Perry Hall’s 250th anniversary in 2025. Perry Hall was founded in 1775 when Harry Dorsey Gough, a prominent businessman, completed construction of the mansion for which the community derives its name. A committee has been formed to plan events throughout the year in recognition of the anniversary. The committee includes representatives […]

Councilman Marks proposes new Seven Oaks Park, 68 additional acres of parkland in Carney and Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday unveiled a proposal to add 68 acres to the inventory of parkland in Carney and Perry Hall—at virtually no expense to taxpayers. Under Marks’ plan, the 68 acres of county-owned land would be reclassified as public parkland, resulting in the creation of a new park along the Seven Courts Drive corridor and […]

Councilman Marks announces funding to advance 22-acre park in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that the FY 2025 budget proposal proposed by the Olszewski administration includes funding to advance the 22-acre park on Gerst Road in Perry Hall. The budget includes $400,000 for design and engineering of the park at the former Bierman Farm. Two community meetings have already been held to solicit input […]

Baltimore County Council unanimously passes bill restricting apartments east of White Marsh Town Center

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night unanimously passed Bill 52-23, which restricts new construction of apartments near White Marsh Mall. In recent weeks, plans had surfaced to build numerous apartments near both White Marsh Mall and The Avenue at White Marsh, prompting backlash from community members and elected officials alike. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed […]

Councilman Marks: Why I Am Restricting Apartments at the White Marsh Town Center

UPDATE: Bill 52-23 has passed unanimously. Original story below… The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. At its meeting on September 18th, the Baltimore County Council will consider my legislation to restrict apartments at the White Marsh Town Center. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed for apartments in an area east of White Marsh Mall. That […]

White Marsh Town Center recommendations to be unveiled at community meeting

WHITE MARSH, MD—The public is invited to attend a community meeting in which the White Marsh Town Center Task Force will unveil its recommendations for future land use, transportation, open space, and other issues impacting White Marsh Mall and surrounding areas. Councilman David Marks has announced that the meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 to […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Our eyes on NE Baltimore County

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As residents and representatives of Baltimore County, we were excited to hear about the opening of a second location of a popular restaurant, The Local, at The Avenue at White Marsh. This farm-to-table restaurant is a gem in Harford County and will be a great addition to […]