Councilman Marks: Pedestrian crosswalk to be built near Gunpowder Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new pedestrian crosswalk will soon be built in the Nottingham area. Baltimore County will construct a brick raised pedestrian crosswalk at Baker Lane and Holiday Manor Road to reduce speed and improve safety at Gunpowder Elementary School, Councilman David Marks announced on Friday. The crosswalk will be constructed over the next two weeks and will cost $15,000. “Speeding […]

Gunpowder Elementary School evacuated due to gas odor

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Gunpowder Elementary School was evacuated briefly on Thursday morning. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to the school after receiving reports of a gas odor, according to Councilman David Marks. The building was evacuated for inspection and the all-clear has now been given for students to re-enter. No injuries have been reported.

Dedication ceremony held, ribbon cut at Officer Caprio Playground

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The ribbon has been cut at the Unity Playground. A dedication ceremony was held on Saturday afternoon at the new playground located on the grounds of Gunpowder Elementary School. The Unity Playground was built to honor the memory of Officer Amy Caprio, who died in the line of duty in May 2018 while investigating a report of a burglary […]

Additional details released on Officer Caprio/Unity Playground dedication, ribbon-cutting to be held at Gunpowder Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Additional details have been released regarding this weekend’s dedication of the Unity Playground. A host of county and state elected and educational leaders, including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, will participate in the ribbon-cutting for the new Unity Playground to honor the life and service of Ofc. Amy Caprio, […]

Gunpowder Elementary Schools holds car parade for 5th graders

NOTTINGHAM, MD—One local elementary school gave its “graduating” students a send-off they won’t soon forget. The staff at Gunpowder Elementary School held a car parade for their fifth graders on Monday. Vehicles honked and neighbors waved as the parade made its way through the community. Councilman David Marks attended the parade and joined in the festivities. The school, which recently […]

Parking improvements completed at Gunpowder Elementary School [PHOTOS]

PERRY HALL, MD—Parking improvements have been completed at Perry Hall’s Gunpowder Elementary School, Councilman David Marks announced on Friday. The project is one that supporters say will improve mobility both at the school along Holiday Manor Road. “Parking has been a problem at Gunpowder Elementary School since before I was elected,” said Councilman Marks. “Along with the resurfacing of Baker […]

Parking lot expansion under way at Gunpowder Elementary School

UPDATE: The parking improvements have been completed. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The long-awaited expansion of the Gunpowder Elementary School parking lot is now under way. Councilman David Marks shared photos of the expansion work “in progress” on Thursday. “When schools reopen, this (expansion) should alleviate the persistent parking issues in this area – one of the key priorities identified […]

Robbery reported during Perry Hall marijuana purchase, carjacking reported in Overlea, delivery driver robbed in Carney

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, a food delivery driver attempted to deliver food in the unit block of Woodcove Court in Carney (21234). Two suspects assaulted the driver and stole his cash. At just before 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, during […]