BCPS to host ‘community conversation’ focused on middle school safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold the next BCPS “Community Conversation on Safe and Supportive Environments.” The upcoming session will focus on middle school safety. The discussion will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. Parents, staff, students, and community members can learn about the school […]

Proposal to build over 500 apartments near White Marsh Mall raises eyebrows, community input meeting to be held

WHITE MARSH, MD—A community input meeting will be held later this month to discuss a proposal that has raised some eyebrows in the White Marsh community. According to plans that have recently been made public, there is a proposal to build 516 apartments adjacent to White Marsh Mall in the former Sears site. Specific details regarding the type of apartments, […]

BCPS to hold virtual town hall on student, staff safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting parents, staff, students, and community members to a live virtual town hall to learn more about the school system’s efforts to ensure student and staff safety, available community resources, and opportunities to build positive partnerships for student support. The town hall will include a question-and-answer period. Families can submit questions in advance […]

Baltimore County to hold public hearing on proposed White Marsh compost facility

TOWSON, MD—County officials will be holding a public hearing next month to discuss a proposed compost facility in White Marsh. In accordance with the amended Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment Article Section 9-503, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is proposing an amendment to the County’s Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan (“the Plan”) regarding a proposed […]

Councilman Marks announces task force, community meeting to explore future of Gerst Road park site

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced the creation of a task force to recommend uses at the new 22-acre park property on Gerst Road, formerly known as the Bierman Farm. The task force will be led by Greg Heitner, the Fifth District representative to and chair of the Baltimore County Board of Recreation and Parks. Heitner lives […]

Police say Middle River double-shooting was targeted, town hall scheduled

UPDATE: The victims in this case are now facing drug and weapons charges. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police have confirmed that Tuesday’s double-shooting in Middle River was a targeted incident. At around 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the area of Compass Road at Martin Boulevard (21220) for a report of a double-shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they […]

Community input meeting to be held to discuss concerns over proposed White Marsh organic recycling facility

UPDATE 2: The plans for an organic recycling facility on Philadelphia Road have been dropped. UPDATE: The public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan regarding a proposed compost facility at 11235 and 11239 Philadelphia Road in White Marsh scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2022 has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a […]

Second community forum scheduled to review options for improving overcrowded northeast Baltimore County high schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold the second of its two scheduled community forums this week. The purpose of the community forums is to review options and solicit feedback on how best to improve buildings, enhance school use, and provide capacity relief for high schools in the county’s northeast areas. The forums are part of a long-term study […]