UPDATE 2: Police are still actively seeking tips in connection with this cold case. UPDATE: The female victim has died. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD – Police are investigating an overnight double shooting in the Rosedale area. At just after 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, police received a call for a shooting in the 8800-block of Fontana Lane […]
TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Government and Commuter Connections, in partnership with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, is sponsoring a “Bike to Work Day” pit stop event on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the Washington Avenue side of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Towson. People who live and/or work in Baltimore County are invited to […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area and for all surrounding counties until 9 p.m. on Friday. A series of afternoon storms could produce a tornado, with the strongest storms likely between 4 and 5 p.m. A Tornado Watch means that the formation of a tornado is possible, along with hail and wind gusts […]
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday issued the following statement urging state legislators to resolve the lack of state school construction funding: “Governor Larry Hogan has called the Maryland General Assembly back to session so the House of Delegates can name a new Speaker. During that session, the state legislature should complete the business it failed to get done […]
TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski celebrated Earth Day in Randallstown, hosting a stream cleanup and calling attention to the need for everyone to help reduce the litter that degrades communities and threatens waterways. He spotlighted two new anti-litter promotions – his BaltCo Litter Blitz promotion, and a new anti-littering ad campaign – speaking to a crowd of […]
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks introduced legislation on Monday night to require developers to pay impact fees for schools, roads, and other improvements. The legislation is the first impact fee bill ever considered in Baltimore County, as the state legislature only approved giving the county this power during the 2019 session. Impact fees are surcharges applied when developers file for permits. […]
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. on Monday submitted a $3.4 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2020. The proposed budget for FY 2020 addresses a structural shortfall while making significant investments in education, investing in sustainability and diversity, and providing funds for key priorities. In his address to the County Council, Olszewski emphasized his support for education, saying, “Investments in our […]
by Councilman David Marks The 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly will be remembered for many things, including a ban on polystyrene foam products and an increase in the minimum wage. It will also be remembered for the untimely death of House Speaker Michael Busch on the day before its legislative adjournment. The 2019 session will not be noted […]