TOWSON, MD—Dulaney High School senior Emily Noonan has been named Baltimore County’s Young Woman of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission for Women. Noonan was honored alongside other awardees at a ceremony on May 22 at the Sheraton Baltimore North in Towson. The annual award recognizes exceptional women in various categories, including “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Across northeast Baltimore County and the state of Maryland, elected officials honored military families and service members over the Memorial Day weekend. On Monday, May 26, 2025, Councilman David Marks and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki attended the Memorial Day ceremony sponsored by Gunpowder VFW and Auxiliary Post 10067. “This is always a beautiful ceremony and we thank the members for […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council unanimously approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which maintains current services and does not raise taxes, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced. The budget passed on May 22 and was lauded by Klausmeier in a statement. “This uncertain budget season has presented unique challenges, and I am proud Baltimore County is working to overcome […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Thursday’s ruling halts the administration’s mass layoffs and orders the reinstatement of employees fired as part of the layoffs. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown of Maryland, who joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced $37.7 million in funding to support six State Revitalization Programs aimed at bolstering economic development and community revitalization efforts across Maryland. The programs, overseen by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will begin accepting applications on May 28. The funding will support a range of projects, including business expansion and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday officially signed into law $1.66 billion in new taxes and fees—the largest tax increase in Maryland history. The Maryland Freedom Caucus says these sweeping tax hikes will hit every Marylander, with a hefty burden placed on those who drive. “Hold onto your wallets and car keys,” said the Maryland Freedom Caucus. “Governor Moore’s war […]
The following is an update from the desk of Councilman David Marks. On May 21, Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School. I am very proud of this project, as it not only modernizes an aging middle school, but it helps eliminate overcrowding at the middle school level. Pine Grove Middle School […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has vetoed a bill to establish a commission tasked with studying and proposing reparations for slavery and racial discrimination. Governor Moore stated in his veto letter that his decision comes after careful consideration of the numerous existing commissions dedicated to examining the history and impact of slavery in Maryland. Among the commissions cited by Moore are […]