GreenDrop holds ribbon-cutting ceremony in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new, manned donation center opened in White Marsh. GreenDrop held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the parking lot at White Marsh Mall on Friday morning. “This morning, I joined Councilwoman Cathy Bevins and Senator Kathy Klausmeier at the opening of GreenDrop at White Marsh Mall,” said Councilman David Marks. “This is a manned recycling center. Unlike boxes that never […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to remain open for Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 18

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools – both schools and offices – will be open and operating on normal schedules on Friday, June 18, the new federal and state holiday for Juneteenth. “We applaud the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal and state holiday,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “However, in accordance with the 2020-2021 school calendar approved by […]

Code enforcement sweep announced in some Nottingham neighborhoods

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County officials will be performing a code enforcement sweep in some Nottingham neighborhoods in the coming days. On Thursday, Councilman David Marks announced that his office has arranged for a code enforcement sweep in the neighborhoods south of Beaconsfield Drive in Nottingham/White Marsh. Residents will be given warnings – not fines – and asked to correct any […]

Police identify construction worked killed in fatal I-95 crash in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Wednesday evening in White Marsh. At around 9 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck on northbound I-95 in the Express Toll Lane just past the White Marsh Boulevard exit. According to a preliminary investigation, a construction worker, identified as Antonio Oneil Payton, […]

Olszewski announces Baltimore County government office closures for Juneteenth holiday

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools will be open and operating on normal schedule on Friday. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County government offices, as well as District and Circuit Courts and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, June 18, in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. This week, President […]

Baltimore County Arts Guild to hold three public meetings to discuss COVID-19 memorial

UPDATE: The artist for the project has been selected – details here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—As previously reported here,  Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Arts Guild will be creating a free-standing public arts installation at Lake Roland Park to honor all of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say the goal is to create commemorative art […]