Councilman Marks opposes request for Baltimore County to sell 8-acre Middle River property

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday said he would be opposed to a request for Baltimore County to sell a piece of land in Middle River. According to Councilman Marks, there has been a request by a private party for the county to sell the eight-acre Bengies-Walters property along Eastern Avenue, east of Earls Road, as “surplus property” for […]

Baltimore County officials break ground at new Sparrows Point Park

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials this week joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park. The nearly 22-acre […]

Baltimore County to implement liberal leave for employees due to impending severe weather, park sites to close at 5 p.m.

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]

Baltimore County acquires Pikesville Armory from State of Maryland to support future redevelopment of historic site

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following a vote by the Maryland Board of Public Works, Baltimore County officials this week announced that the county will be acquiring ownership of the historic Pikesville Armory from the State of Maryland. “Today is a vital step forward in our ongoing work to reimagine this historic site as a thriving community anchor for Pikesville,” said Baltimore County Executive […]

Former Baltimore County treasurer sentenced for theft, perjury

TOWSON, MD—Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III on Monday announced that William “Christopher” McCollum was sentenced to five years, with all but six months suspended, for one count of felony theft scheme and one count of perjury, to run concurrently. The State had requested a period of incarceration of one year. According to the statement of facts read at […]

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

Councilman Marks issues statement after Board of Education approves boundary study

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its Tuesday evening meeting, the Board of Education of Baltimore County voted 6-2 to approve the original recommended school zoning map after delaying finalization of boundary changes for middle schools. The agreed upon map looks to reduce school capacity to 93% or less. Two board members, Felicia Stolusky and Brenda Savoy, abstained from voting, according to The Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Council passes legislation to advance revitalization of Middle River Depot

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Council advanced an important piece of legislation this week. On Monday, July 3, the County Council passed legislation that will advance the revitalization of the Middle River Depot. The depot, now known as Aviation Station, played a critical role in manufacturing thousands of aircraft during World War II.  Reich Brothers is currently renovating the historic […]