Two sessions set for public to comment on impacts of BGE’s proposed rate increase

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two initial virtual public comment hearings on the multi-year rate plan filed in February by Baltimore Gas and Electric. Utility customers and other interested parties are invited to take part in the hearings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The Commission will schedule […]

Virtual meeting set for August to discuss traffic calming options along Forge Road

PERRY HALL, MD—A virtual meeting will be held next month to discuss traffic calming options for a busy, Perry Hall road. Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the virtual session would be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 to discuss various traffic calming solutions for the Forge Road corridor. “Our office has arranged a question and […]

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 […]

Councilman Marks opposes ‘sea of apartments’ at White Marsh Town Center

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday released the following statement regarding the proposal for more apartments in the White Marsh Town Center: “I inherited three major land use challenges after taking office: the potential development of the C.P. Crane plant in Bowleys Quarters, the proposed warehouse project at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River, and a plan for hundreds […]

200-apartment development proposed for Nottingham area, community meeting scheduled

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More apartments are being proposed for northeastern Baltimore County, this time in the Nottingham area. Baltimore County will be holding a Community Input Meeting on July 18, 2023 to discuss “The Avenue at White Marsh Apartments” project, a proposed 200-apartment development. This is in addition to a proposed 500-apartment development at White Marsh Mall. According to the Department of […]

Baltimore County to host open house to discuss Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area

PARKVILLE, MD—Baltimore County is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area. The Baltimore County Department of Planning will hold an open house on Wednesday, June 21, 2023  from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Parkville High School. Residents will be able to weigh in on topics like environment, transportation, housing, economy, quality of life, and […]

Maryland Attorney General’s Office joins effort combatting elder financial abuse

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week joined other state officials and consumer protection groups to launch PROTECT Week, a statewide awareness and public education campaign focused on protecting older Americans and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. PROTECT Week is an annual initiative anchored around Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th. One in five seniors over age 65 […]