Baltimore County playgrounds, pavilions to begin reopening

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the state continues to advance through the stages of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks has announced that some additional outdoor recreational facilities will begin to open. On Friday afternoon, the Department of Recreation and Parks announced: RC/model plane areas are open Outdoor tennis courts are open Horseshoe pits are […]

Councilman Marks: Ramps for disabled to be built at Carlisle Avenue

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday afternoon that new ramps for the disabled will be built at the northeastern and northwestern corners of Carlisle Avenue and Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall/Nottingham (21236). The request was made by a representative of the Silver Ridge Condominium Association, which includes many seniors. Construction on the ramps is expected to take […]

Olszewski, Hyatt announce new Baltimore County Police Department reform initiatives

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Department Chief Melissa Hyatt on Friday announced a series of steps to improve accountability in the police department and promote more equitable policing. The steps are aimed at addressing systemic challenges and improving relationships between communities and the department. “The protests we’ve seen in Baltimore County and around the country […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest level in 66 days

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations continued their downward trend for the 16th straight day. As of Friday morning, there have been 60,613 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 6.94%, a decrease from […]

Crash reported on I-695 in Parkville

UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning crash on I-695 in Parkville. The crash was reported at around 9:15 a.m. along the inner loop of the beltway at Perring Parkway. One car and one tractor-trailer were involved in the crash. The two right lanes along the […]

Councilman Marks to support downzoning 22 acres in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that he will recommend the downzoning of 22 acres along East Joppa Road to limit future development along one of Perry Hall’s oldest routes. The zoning change affects an area stretching from Snyder Lane to Kilbride Road that is currently zoned for 5.5 homes per acre, a designation that allows for single-family […]

Fallston teacher charged with sex offenses in Baltimore County

FALLSTON, MD—A teacher with Harford County Public Schools has been arrested and charged in connection with sex offenses that allegedly occurred in Parkville years ago. John David Hobbs, 51, of Fallston, has been charged with a third-degree sex offense, child molestation, and second-degree rape. He is currently being held without bail following his arrest on Wednesday. The investigation began after […]

Baltimore County to proceed with additional Stage Two reopenings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that the county will adopt Governor Larry Hogan’s additional Stage Two actions. Beginning Friday, June 12th at 5:00 p.m., Baltimore County will adopt the following: Indoor dining at 50 percent capacity, with social distancing and following strict public health requirements Outdoor amusements and attractions, miniature golf and go-karts Outdoor pools capacity […]