DUNDALK, MD—A prayer vigil will be held in Dundalk on Tuesday evening in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse. The event will be held 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The prayer vigil is being coordinated in conjunction with Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “In partnership with […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic in the wake of Tuesday morning’s Key Bridge collapse. Authorities say vessel traffic in and out of the area has been suspended until further notice. The Port of Baltimore is not closed, as trucks are still being processed at marine terminals. There has been no word on how long vessel […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. At just before 1:30 a.m. on March 26, the Coast Guard received a report that a 948-foot Singapore-flagged containership collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, it was reported that the bridge […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday unveiled Discover Baltimore County, a bold, comprehensive new branding and marketing initiative that aims to attract visitors and further establish the county as an unexpected destination for travelers. “Located in the heart of Maryland, Baltimore County offers something for everyone, including miles of beautiful waterfront, rolling hills, vast swaths of farmland, and hundreds of […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced plans to appoint D’Andrea L. Walker as Baltimore County Administrative Officer. Walker, who currently serves as Director of the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation, will succeed Stacy L. Rodgers who is retiring from Baltimore County government next month after serving more than 30 years in federal, state, and […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday issued an executive order establishing a new Agriculture Advisory Board to help strengthen the agriculture industry in the county. The new board will consist of 24 individuals including local government officials and representatives from agritourism, dairy, equine, livestock, and other private industry sectors. The Board will advise the county on its long-term […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Forsite Development, a coal plant remediation company, has entered into an agreement with Baltimore County for the acquisition of portions of the former Charles P. Crane generating station in Middle River. This transaction will help to preserve the area’s natural resources and provide a place for county residents to enjoy. The 153-acre site is being purchased by Baltimore […]
ESSEX, MD—Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along the Back River in eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. “We remain […]