Baltimore County announces new zoning request dashboard

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Department of Planning has launched a new interactive web dashboard displaying zoning issues raised during the 2020 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP), making the process more accessible to county residents. Every four years, Baltimore County residents may review the zoning classifications of any property in the county and request changes. Spanning 12 months, the process seeks input […]

Baltimore County to install new water mains in Harford Park community

PARKVILLE, MD—One local community will be getting an upgrade with regard to their water lines. Baltimore County will install more than four miles of new water mains in the Harford Park community in beginning in December, according to Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. The new ductile iron pipes will be located in an area bordered by Perring Parkway, Taylor Avenue, Harford Road, […]

Councilman Marks initiates zoning changes to protect Perry Hall Manor, eastern Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has initiated zoning changes to protect the rural character of Perry Hall Manor and eastern Perry Hall near Interstate-95. Under the proposal, the land east of Schroeder Avenue currently zoned DR 2 (two houses per acre) would drop to DR 1 (one house per acre). This is the lowest zoning permitted in the […]

Baltimore County encourages residents to shop locally with free parking over Thanksgiving weekend [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is making local shopping easier this holiday season with two hours of free metered and pay station parking. Parking will be free at over 1,500 meters and pay stations throughout Baltimore County over Thanksgiving weekend, November 28 to December 1. There also will be free parking from December 21 to December 25. In a video released on […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities closed for Thanksgiving

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will also be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on Thursday and parking meters […]

Baltimore County announces SAFE Act to keep guns off of streets

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, and other officials on Monday announced plans to introduce the Secure All Firearms Effectively (SAFE) Act, which would require firearm retail establishments in Baltimore County to install responsible security measures to protect their inventory from potential burglaries. “We must do whatever we can to keep our communities safe, and that […]

Community Assistance Network urgently seeking donations for Rosedale shelter

ROSEDALE, MD—The Community Assistance Network has an urgent need for donations for their Eastside Family Shelter in Rosedale. They are in need of the following items: • Twin sized blankets (new or gently used) • Bars of soap • Body lotion • Toothpaste and toothbrushes Anyone wishing to make a donation is asked to call 410-285-4674 for drop-off instructions The […]