Fallston settlement processor pleads guilty to making false statements

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland settlement processor has pleaded guilty to making false statements to financial institutions in connection with real-estate settlements, authorities say. Rebecca Marie Cohn, 38, of Fallston, worked as a settlement and title processor for Residential Title & Escrow Company in Owings Mills from 2013 to 2019. In her role, Cohn created, reviewed, and submitted HUD-1 Settlement Statements to […]

Baltimore County Council approves land purchase critical for Mohrs Lane Bridge connection

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 the Baltimore County Council approved a contract to purchase property that is critical for the Mohrs Lane Bridge connection. The purchase of 9929 Philadelphia Road (21237) for $246,100 represents a key milestone for the project, which has been delayed for years. Baltimore County expects utility relocation design approval in September, […]

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 […]

Councilman Marks, owner of Philadelphia Road site address trucking activity

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced commitments from the owners of the property at 11237 Philadelphia Road (21162), the former Vince’s Auto Parts site, designed to reduce the impact of the current trucking company on surrounding neighborhoods. Councilman Marks and representatives from the White Marsh-Cowenton Improvement Association met with Triten Industrial Outdoor Storage recently regarding neighborhood […]

Councilman Marks to sponsor bill strengthening land preservation

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In 1967, Baltimore County passed one of the most far-reaching land preservation acts in Maryland history, creating the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line. The URDL, as it is commonly known, separates the county into “urban” and “rural” areas. Sewer systems, public water, and infrastructure is generally focused within the urbanized part of the URDL, while farmland dominates the region outside this […]

Councilman Marks: 35 additional acres preserved along Bird River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—On Monday, November 18, the Baltimore County Council approved securing 35 acres of land under the state’s Rural Legacy Program, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area. This creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected from development, helping to ensure less damage to the Bird River, which has historically […]

Baltimore among cities with highest mortgage delinquency rates, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With the rate of mortgage delinquency ranging from around 3% to 23% depending on the city, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its new report on the Cities With the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rates, to highlight where people are at the biggest risk of credit score damage and foreclosure. Baltimore came in at No. 8 on the list.  WalletHub ranked […]