TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night passed the SMART Policing Act by a vote a 6 to 1. The Strengthening Modernization, Accountability, Reform, and Transparency (SMART) Policing Act is a comprehensive package of initiatives to improve and modernize policing in Baltimore County while strengthening community relations, according to County Executive Johnny Olszewski, who introduced the legislation in September. […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to introduce prevailing wage and local hiring legislation to support Baltimore County’s workforce and ensure workers hired for County-funded capital improvement projects receive competitive and fair wages. Baltimore County would join the state of Maryland, as well as four local jurisdictions—Baltimore City, Charles County, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County—that currently […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A fun, family event will be coming to Perry Hall later this month. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold a “Boo Thru” event at Honeygo Regional Park. The event will take place on Friday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Local organizations will be distributing pre-packaged, grab-and-go goodie bags. Children will be able […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Police are investigating a shooting that left a local man injured. At just after midnight on Saturday, October 3, officers responded to the unit block of Aspinwood Way in Rosedale (21237) for a report of a subject who had been shot. Responding officers found the victim, an adult male, had been shot in the lower body while in the […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced changes to its fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Oct. 5. Nine locations have been added to the list of distribution sites: 2420 Bibury Lane, 9902 Cervidae Lane (Deer Park Apartments), 7414 Bixworth Court (Activity Center), 7710 Windsor Mill Road (Jesus House), Hillen Road and Linden Avenue, Loalan Avenue and Rabon Avenue, Middleborough […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works is proposing an amendment to the County’s Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan regarding the availability of recycling in office buildings 150,000 square feet or larger (approximately 20 in the County). For community input, a web-based public hearing will be held in cooperation with the County Planning Board. The hearing is tentatively […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just after midnight on Wednesday, September 30, two individuals, one of whom was armed, knocked on the door to a residence in the unit block of Capella Court in Rosedale (21237). When the victim opened the door, she did not recognize the suspects and attempted […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday made several important personnel announcements, filling key Baltimore County positions. “The key to building a better Baltimore County is building a great team, and I’m thrilled that these talented individuals will put their experience and passion to work on behalf of our residents and communities,” Olszewski said. Department of Public Works Acting Director […]