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 […]
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions in American society. This year’s theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence,” honoring women who have championed the use of nonviolence to end war, violence, and injustice. Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will recognize three outstanding women during its 37th Annual “Woman of the Year” […]
County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Tuesday that Baltimore County had retained its triple-A bond rating from all three major rating agencies, allowing the county to continue to issue bonds at the lowest possible interest rate. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each affirmed the county’s triple-A rating, making Baltimore County one of only 45 counties nationwide […]
TOWSON, MD – County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. on Monday announced the formation of a Sexual Assault Investigations Task Force. The task force will examine current investigation and prosecution policies, practices, and training related to sexual assault complaints, including review of past casefiles. Earlier this month, the County Executive asked the police department to discontinue the use of sexual assault […]
The next round of wintry weather will affect Nottingham residents on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday morning until 7 p.m. Wednesday night. The forecast calls for heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around […]
Towson, MD – Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts, will be closed on Monday, February 18, in recognition of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Health Department clinics, libraries and senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual. […]
The National Weather Service has just issued a Winter Storm Warning for northern Baltimore County. The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning and replaces the Winter Weather Advisory that had previously been in effect. Total snowfall and sleet accumulations (including snow that has fallen since Sunday night) of 3 to 7 inches are now […]
UPDATE: A Winter Storm Warning has replaced this Winter Weather Advisory – click here for details. Original story below… —— A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the entire Nottingham area until Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service says to expect more snow, sleet, and freezing rain overnight. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are […]