Councilman Marks secures $1.2 million for new road, park projects

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that the supplemental capital budget passed on Monday, October 21 includes $1.2 million for road and park projects in northeastern Baltimore County. At Councilman Marks’ request, the budget includes $400,000 to implement traffic calming along Campbell Boulevard near the Windlass Run community in Middle River, a project strongly supported by the neighborhood. […]

Shots fired in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are on the scene of a reported shooting in the Perry Hall/Nottingham area. The incident was reported at around mid-day on Monday, October 21, 2024 in the area of Ridgelys Choice Drive (21236). Councilman David Marks adds that one suspect in custody. There are no confirmed victims at this time.

Governor Moore announces $60.5 million in federal funding to support victim services in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $60.5 million investment in federal and state funding to bolster victim services across the state. The funding, administered through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP), aims to expand the availability of victim support and resources, according to a press release. “In partnership, we are reaffirming our commitment to supporting […]

State Highway Administration to upgrade traffic barriers along Route 40 in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and Middle River Road in the Middle River area of Baltimore County beginning Thursday, October 24. The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete early spring 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. […]

Councilman Marks pushes for state funding at three local corridors

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has urged state officials to prioritize funding for three corridors in anticipation of the Consolidated Transportation Program meeting in Towson on Monday. The CTP meetings are held in each county as the state contemplates a long-term transportation program. “First, the construction of an eastbound connection from Philadelphia Road to White Marsh Boulevard is critically […]

Baltimore among cities with highest mortgage delinquency rates, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With the rate of mortgage delinquency ranging from around 3% to 23% depending on the city, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its new report on the Cities With the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rates, to highlight where people are at the biggest risk of credit score damage and foreclosure. Baltimore came in at No. 8 on the list.  WalletHub ranked […]