Baltimore County Community Heroes Awards

Baltimore County announces recipients of 2024 Community Heroes Awards

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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 […]

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Planning begins for Perry Hall’s 250th birthday

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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 […]

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Playground Park Swing

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

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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 […]

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Bierman Farm Perry Hall

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

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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 […]

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Interstate 95

Local community, business organizations send letter to MDOT regarding ‘unsafe’ stretch of I-95

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than a dozen local community groups and business organizations have written a letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld regarding what they deem to be an unsafe stretch of Interstate 95 in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The letter reads as follows: Secretary Paul Wiedefeld (MDOT), We are writing today concerning the ongoing construction […]

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Christmas Tree

Perry Hall Improvement Association 2023 Christmas tree lighting moved to Saturday, December 2

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PERRY HALL, MD—Due to predicted rain on Friday, the Perry Hall Improvement Association has moved its annual Christmas tree lighting to Saturday, December 2nd. The tree lighting will take place at Perry Hall Elementary School, located at 9021 Belair Road (21236). The event will feature cider, treats, and of course, the lighting of the Christmas tree. All residents are welcome. […]

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Christmas Tree

Perry Hall Improvement Association to hold 2023 Christmas tree lighting

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UPDATE: Due to predicted inclement weather, the Perry Hall Improvement Association tree lighting has been moved to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall Improvement Association will celebrate the 2023 tree lighting later this week. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 (now Saturday, December 2). […]

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