Students from Parkville, Perry Hall, Overlea, Essex to be honored online at 2020 McCormick Unsung Hero Awards

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The 80th annual McCormick Unsung Heroes Awards has been transformed into a virtual celebration which will be streamed live across the web on Monday, May 11th.  This year, student-athletes from Parkville, Perry Hall, Overlea, Essex and other portions of northeastern Baltimore County will be recognized. The annual event presented by McCormick & Company, which has been honoring unsung Baltimore […]

Police searching for service dog that fled following fatal White Marsh crash

UPDATE 2: A GoFundMe page has been established to help cover the cost of Snoop’s medical bills. UPDATE: “Snoop” has been found and is currently at Pet ER. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are searching for a Dalmatian that got away following Saturday’s fatal crash in White Marsh. The dog was pulled from a burning vehicle and its owner […]

Councilman Marks to seek closure of PHHS track after crowds gather

UPDATE: After speaking with the principal of Perry Hall High School, the police, and BCPS School Board Member Julie Henn, Councilman Marks says the PHHS track will remain open. “If there are any further practices by teams that violate social distancing – it will be closed,” said Councilman Marks on Thursday evening. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David […]

Perry Hall High, Eastern Tech students excel at 2020 Superhero Science Fairs

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students demonstrated their science superpowers at the school system’s 2020 Superhero Science Fairs, held on Feb. 29 at Dulaney High School. The school was the site of the 32nd annual Physics Olympics and 7th annual Chemathon for high school students and a STEM Fair for middle school students. Hereford High’s Team #2 earned first place […]

Councilman Marks: Downzone property to protect Cromwell Bridge Road area

PARKVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday his support for downzoning a publicly-owned property that overlooks Cromwell Valley Park along Cromwell Valley Road. The 4.9-acre property stretches along the ridge and is currently zoned one house per acre. Coumcilman Marks will support Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning. The zoning issue is #5-074. Councilman Marks previously downzoned much […]

Councilman Marks: Zoning allows apartments along Silver Spring Road; rezoning could change that

Editor’s note: The following is an op-ed piece by Councilman David Marks… By now, you have probably seen the many white signs along corridors in central and northeastern Baltimore County.  These signs advertise the Planning Board hearing scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 6 p.m. at Perry Hall High School.   The Planning Board reviews changes related to the Comprehensive Zoning Map […]