Inmate at Baltimore County Department of Corrections tests positive for COVID-19

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Monday announced that an inmate in the Baltimore County Department of Corrections has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is an African-American male in their 50s who is not currently presenting symptoms and is in quarantine. The Baltimore County Department of Corrections is coordinating with the Department of Health to lead a contact trace investigation […]

Councilman Marks to seek closure of PHHS track after crowds gather

UPDATE: After speaking with the principal of Perry Hall High School, the police, and BCPS School Board Member Julie Henn, Councilman Marks says the PHHS track will remain open. “If there are any further practices by teams that violate social distancing – it will be closed,” said Councilman Marks on Thursday evening. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Nottingham area

UPDATE: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been extended until 2 p.m. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will remain in effect until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and covers northeastern Baltimore City in northern Maryland, Harford County in northern Maryland, and northern Baltimore County in northern […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Baltimore County. The watch will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Thursday. Forecasters say showers and a few thunderstorms along a strong cold front moving in from the west mark the sudden onset of gusty, possibly damaging winds. Impacts include strong winds, wind damage, lightning, and possibly […]

Olszewski: National Guard to support meal distribution, Baltimore County implements hiring freeze

TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced a series of aggressive new efforts to expand the county’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic: The Maryland Army National Guard will support food distribution efforts following a request from the county Baltimore County is significantly expanding the number of sites for Saturday meal distribution Olszewski has implemented a freeze […]

Councilman Marks recognizes Woman’s Club of Perry Hall for pandemic efforts

PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday recognized the Woman’s Club of Perry Hall for their relief efforts during the novel coronavirus pandemic. “Today, we honor the Woman’s Club of Perry Hall as our Fifth District Good Samaritans,” said Councilman Marks. “This volunteer organization, one of the oldest in eastern Baltimore County has been simply extraordinary over the past few […]