Black bear spotted in Nottingham

ROSEDALE, MD—More and more black bears have been spotted in Baltimore County in recent days. Just last week, a bear or bears was/were spotted in Glen Arm, Phoenix, Towson, and Carney. On Friday morning, a black bear was spotted in the Nottingham area. The White Marsh Cowenton Community Association and South Perry Hall Boulevard Improvement Association report that the bear […]

Councilman Marks: 20-acre park to be created south of White Marsh Mall

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that a 20-acre park will be created south of White Marsh Mall as part of the development agreement for this area, and about 40 percent of the land will remain as open space. Those elements are part of master plan for this area, which includes land between Perry Hall Boulevard […]

Councilman Marks moves to block commercial development on Ridge Road

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will move to block commercial development at Perry Hall Boulevard and Ridge and Gumspring Roads in the south Perry Hall area. Councilman Marks will oppose an expansion of commercial zoning from the old Siefert’s Florist property, now a marijuana dispensary, to the two acres at the corner of […]

Councilman Marks recommends zoning 61 acres of land near Rossville Boulevard as open-space

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday afternoon that he would support downzoning 61 acres of land near Perry Hall and Rossville Boulevards in the White Marsh area. The three zoning issues – 5-147, 5-148, and 5-149 – currently include a blend of residential and commercial zoning. Councilman Marks will recommend that 53 acres be designated as Neighborhood Commons, […]