J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy

WHITE MARSH, MD—J.C. Penney filed for bankruptcy on Friday, as was predicted earlier this week. In a news release, the company announced that it had has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with lenders holding approximately 70% of J.C. Penney’s first lien debt to reduce the company’s outstanding indebtedness and strengthen its financial position. The RSA contemplates agreed-upon terms […]

REPORT: J.C. Penney planning to file for bankruptcy

UPDATE: J.C. Penney has filed for bankruptcyJ.C. Penney has filed for bankruptcy… Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A major U.S. retailer may be ready to fold in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reuters reports that J.C. Penney is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as this week with plans to permanently close about a quarter of its […]

White Marsh Mall to increase cleaning frequency of ‘high traffic’ areas

WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, in particular the potential impact within Baltimore County. Mall officials say they are taking all necessary precautions for the well-being of local shoppers. This includes following guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). PREVENTION: • […]

Councilman Marks proposes 31-acre greenway along Perry Hall Boulevard

PERRY HALL, MD—As part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will propose that approximately 31 acres of publicly-owned property along Perry Hall Boulevard be downzoned to Neighborhood Commons, or open space zoning. The 31 acres, owned by the state and Baltimore County, is currently zoned a blend of RAE 1, DR 10.5, DR 5.5, and […]

Traffic light outage reported on Route 43

WHITE MARSH, MD—A traffic light outage is causing backups along a busy White Marsh roadway. On Wednesday evening, the Baltimore County Police Department reported that the signal was out at the intersection of Route 43 and Perry Hall Boulevard. Heavy backups are present along White Marsh Boulevard as a result. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Maryland SPCA’s ‘Kindness for Paws’ art show returns to White Marsh Mall this weekend

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland SPCA’s 7th Annual Kindness for Paws art show returns to White Marsh Mall this weekend. The event will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The art show will feature children’s art depicting adopted pets from the Maryland SPCA. Thirty-four Baltimore County schools are participating this year. Their work will […]

County completes Nottingham-area stream restoration projects

NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Friday that Baltimore County had recently completed six large-scale stream restoration projects in four severely compromised waterways in order to address erosion, reduce pollutant and sediment loads, and improve water quality and aquatic habitat locally, and in the Chesapeake Bay. “We have significantly increased funding to our Capital Waterway Improvement Program to address […]