Baltimore County Council unanimously passes bill restricting apartments east of White Marsh Town Center

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night unanimously passed Bill 52-23, which restricts new construction of apartments near White Marsh Mall. In recent weeks, plans had surfaced to build numerous apartments near both White Marsh Mall and The Avenue at White Marsh, prompting backlash from community members and elected officials alike. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Addressing Development Concerns and Preserving our Waterways

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As you may have read, there are significant local concerns over the 1,000 plus new apartments coming to the White Marsh area. Many residents in Eastern Baltimore County are witnessing a sprawling development taking place along Route 1, Route 43, and beyond. Much of the rural character […]

Councilman Marks: Why I Am Restricting Apartments at the White Marsh Town Center

UPDATE: Bill 52-23 has passed unanimously. Original story below… The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. At its meeting on September 18th, the Baltimore County Council will consider my legislation to restrict apartments at the White Marsh Town Center. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed for apartments in an area east of White Marsh Mall. That […]

White Marsh Town Center recommendations to be unveiled at community meeting

WHITE MARSH, MD—The public is invited to attend a community meeting in which the White Marsh Town Center Task Force will unveil its recommendations for future land use, transportation, open space, and other issues impacting White Marsh Mall and surrounding areas. Councilman David Marks has announced that the meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 to […]

Councilman Marks opposes ‘sea of apartments’ at White Marsh Town Center

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday released the following statement regarding the proposal for more apartments in the White Marsh Town Center: “I inherited three major land use challenges after taking office: the potential development of the C.P. Crane plant in Bowleys Quarters, the proposed warehouse project at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River, and a plan for hundreds […]

10th Annual Kindness for Paws Art Show returning to White Marsh Mall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A popular, pet-oriented art show will soon be returning to White Marsh. Through the 10th Annual Kindness for Paws Art Show at White Marsh Mall (on the first floor by Macy’s Home Store), community members can purchase portraits of adopted animals created by local students and teachers, and the funds raised will benefit the Maryland SPCA. Kindness for Paws […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Mall Madness or Genius?

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As delegates representing District 7A in Annapolis, many of our constituents live in the Perry Hall and Nottingham region. The recent redistricting during the 2022 election has expanded our district further into the Nottingham, Perry Hall, and White Marsh areas. As a united team, we are working […]