Planning Board member Hartman, Councilman Marks encourage input on rezoning issues

PERRY HALL, MD—With the cancellation of the Fifth District rezoning hearing, Planning Board member Paul Hartman and Councilman David Marks are encouraging the public to email them with any thoughts on rezoning issues that may otherwise have been discussed at the meeting. Planning Board member Hartman may be reached at [email protected]. Councilman Marks may be reached at [email protected]. “We encourage […]

Baltimore County COVID-19 Press Conference: Town Hall Meetings Postponed, Coronavirus Hotline Launched [VIDEO]

UPDATE: All activities at Baltimore County senior centers have been suspended effective immediately. Activities organized by Baltimore County Recreation and Parks have been cancelled.  This article has been updated with other additions as released by Baltimore County officials. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials held a press conference on Thursday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and […]

Officials respond to first Baltimore County coronavirus case, press conference set for Thursday morning

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed Baltimore County’s first positive coronavirus case. The individual is in their 60s and worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C., and is not hospitalized. The individual had limited contacts, and they have been identified and notified. Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County […]

First case of coronavirus confirmed in Baltimore County

UPDATE: Baltimore County officials will hold a press conference on Thursday morning. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Wednesday night, Governor Larry Hogan announced three additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland: – A Montgomery County resident in his 20s who recently traveled to Spain, and is not hospitalized. – A Baltimore County resident in his 60s who worked […]

Baltimore County names 2020 Women of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions in American society. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote.” The theme honors “the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others.” Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will […]

Baltimore County seeks input on community development needs

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County residents can now participate in an online survey that will allow citizens to express their views regarding the needs and conditions of the community in which they live or work. The Community Needs Survey will assist the county in identifying emerging trends and in establishing priorities for the use of federal funds to address the needs of […]

Baltimore County announces new grant opportunity to support local tourism events

UPDATE: The Tourism Grant Program has been suspended due to COVID-19. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Monday announced the inaugural Baltimore County Tourism Celebration Grant program, a new opportunity to enhance the visitor experience in Baltimore County by leveraging $210,000 in county funding for tourism or cultural arts events. Beginning on Monday, individuals and organizations may apply […]

Governor Hogan declares State of Emergency, expands statewide response to novel coronavirus

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday night announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in response to this threat to public health, I have issued a proclamation declaring a state of […]