Councilman Marks: Funding obtained, contract started for new White Marsh traffic light

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced today that he has secured funding for the Bucks School House Road traffic signal at Perry Hall Boulevard. Working with the County Executive’s office, the signal has been included in the list of upcoming projects, and contracting is moving forward. The White Marsh intersection now meets all federal standards for […]

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

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 […]

Councilman Marks urges Baltimore County to follow through on new White Marsh traffic light

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks is urging the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to follow through on a proposed new traffic light in the White Marsh area. Councilman Marks on Monday said he has introduced a resolution that asks DPWT to follow through on installing a traffic light at the intersection of Perry Hall Boulevard and Bucks School […]

South Perry Hall Blvd. Improvement Association to hold community yard, craft sale in September

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The South Perry Hall Boulevard Improvement Association will be holding a yard & craft sale in September. The event will take place 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5050 King Avenue in Rosedale (21237). “Join your neighbors for one of the largest community yard & craft sales in the area,” reads the official announcement. […]

Black bear spotted in Nottingham

ROSEDALE, MD—More and more black bears have been spotted in Baltimore County in recent days. Just last week, a bear or bears was/were spotted in Glen Arm, Phoenix, Towson, and Carney. On Friday morning, a black bear was spotted in the Nottingham area. The White Marsh Cowenton Community Association and South Perry Hall Boulevard Improvement Association report that the bear […]

Councilman Marks creates task force to begin drafting vision for White Marsh Town Center

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced the creation of a task force that will set a vision for the White Marsh Town Center. The 15-member committee includes a blend of residents and community leaders, planners, and business owners. It will be chaired by Pat Keller, former head of the Baltimore County Office of Planning and president […]

Councilman Marks moves to block commercial development on Ridge Road

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will move to block commercial development at Perry Hall Boulevard and Ridge and Gumspring Roads in the south Perry Hall area. Councilman Marks will oppose an expansion of commercial zoning from the old Siefert’s Florist property, now a marijuana dispensary, to the two acres at the corner of […]