Councilman David Marks

Baltimore County Council passes Councilman Marks’ legislation to cut down on unruly disturbances

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—At its meeting on July 6, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’ legislation to make the social host ordinance permanent and countywide. The social host initiative levies penalties on tenants and landlords at rental properties where there are multiple disturbances. This concept has been hailed for helping to improve the peace of mind in many neighborhoods. […]

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Baltimore County

Facing criticism, Baltimore County to postpone proposed legislation for Inspector General oversight board

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General and will engage in a robust stakeholder engagement process to review proposed updates to rules governing the newly created office. The Association of Inspectors General recently issued a letter to Baltimore […]

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Christian Thomas Baltimore County Swearing In 202107

New student Baltimore County Board of Education member Christian Thomas sworn in during outdoor ceremony

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TOWSON, MD—It’s official. Christian Thomas, a rising senior at Eastern Technical High School, has been sworn in as the 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. This is the first year, due to a change in Maryland law, that BCPS students have directly elected the student member of the Board without approval from the governor. Superintendent […]

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Baltimore County Animal Services

Animal welfare seizure results in temporary suspension of services at Baltimore County Animal Services in Baldwin

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UPDATE: To date, 11 animals that were removed from the rescue have died due to illness. Original story below… ====== BALDWIN, MD—Baltimore County Animal Services recently responded to an animal welfare complaint that resulted in the seizure of 48 dogs of various ages. The animals were found in areas with no air conditioning, some did not have water, and others […]

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Association of Inspectors General Letter to Johnny Olszewski 20210705

Association of Inspectors General condemns Olszewski’s bill to ‘shackle’ Baltimore County IG

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Baltimore County officials have announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Association of Inspectors General has issued an open letter to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Council expressing “grave concerns” about Olszewski’s bill, […]

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NWS Baltimore Heat Index 20210706

Heat Advisory issued for Nottingham area as heat index of 107 expected, storm possible

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Nottingham area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.  A heat index of 107 degrees is expected in the Baltimore area. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in […]

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Hot Summer Sun Heat

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Tuesday

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UPDATE: A Heat Advisory is also now in effect for Tuesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert Tuesday for the Baltimore metro area for Tuesday, July 6th. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. […]

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