Johnny Olszewski Archives

Baltimore County Police Cold Case GBMC Announcement 20240416

Baltimore County seeks cold case sexual assault survivors for updates

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday joined Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger, TurnAround, Inc., the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), and community leaders to announce a new public awareness initiative appealing to cold case sexual assault survivors between 1977 and 1997 who were treated at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The effort […]

Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery

Body of fourth missing construction worker recovered from site of Key Bridge collapse

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Workers have recovered the body of a fourth missing victim at the Key Bridge collapse site. At the request of the family, officials are not disclosing the victim’s name at this time. The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and was positively identified on April 15, 2024. Salvage teams located what they believed to […]

Olszewski’s proposed budget for BCPS: $2.6B investment in education

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has proposed a new budget that would fully fund Baltimore County Public Schools, according to a press release. The $2.6 billion plan would also raise the starting salary for educators to $60,000, invest in early childhood education, hire more bus drivers, and expand access to college courses for high school students. The funding would […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Budget Announcement 20230413

Olszewski releases $5 billion FY2025 budget providing education funding and investments in recreation and parks, public safety

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $5 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 that provides billions for public education, historic investments in recreation and parks, and continued funding for key priorities that will move Baltimore County forward, including public safety, housing and community development, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Building a better […]

Olszewski appoints new director of Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jonathan Sachs as director of the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. “Jonathan’s extensive leadership experience and track record of building strategic relationships with high-level stakeholders – coupled with his strong understanding and enthusiasm about Baltimore County’s incredible assets and wide range of economic opportunities – make him […]

Army Corps of Engineers Francis Scott Key Bridge 20240404

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers develops tentative timeline to reopen Fort McHenry Channel following Key Bridge collapse

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore is working closely with local, state, and federal partners to clear the wreckage left behind by the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A release from the USACE said that a 280-foot-wide and 35-foot-deep channel has been created within the Port of Baltimore, which will allow for one-way traffic […]

SBA Business Recovery Centers open in Baltimore area following Key Bridge collapse

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—On Monday, the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin to operate Business Recovery Centers to assist business owners in completing disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status updates on loan applications in response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. These Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice. BALTIMORE COUNTY Opening: […]

County Executive Olszewski announces Baltimore County Litter Blitz 2024