League of Women Voters of Baltimore County supports extending authority of OIG to include oversight of Board of Education

TOWSON, MD—The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County (LWVBCO) has announced its support for a resolution that would extend the authority of the county’s inspector general to include oversight of the Baltimore County Board of Education. The resolution, introduced by Councilman David Marks, seeks to give the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) the ability to independently audit the […]

Loreley Community Center playground holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, dedication

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks officials and local elected representatives held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Loreley Community Center playground on Saturday morning. The event took place at 11:30 a.m. on August 23rd. “Today, we ‘cut the ribbon’ on the Loreley Community Center playground in White Marsh,” said Councilman David Marks. “The Orioles-themed colors add a […]

Councilman Marks: Bricks to be replaced along Belair Road in Rossville

ROSSVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Friday that the Maryland State Highway Administration will replace some of the bricks along the Belair Road median. “I would like to thank the Maryland State Highway Administration for its support of this project,” said Councilman Marks. Councilman Mike Ertel, whose district is on the other side of Belair Road to the west, […]

Councilman Marks announces community input meeting on development project in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Thursday that a public meeting would be held to discuss a proposed development project that would increase the number of homes along the Chapel Road corridor. The project, known as Perry Hall Chapel Estates, would require a zoning change to proceed. Marks, a Republican who represents Perry Hall, stated that the development […]

Ten local educators honored with Freedom Federal Credit Union’s 2025 Golden Apple Awards

BEL AIR, MD—Ten educators from Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City were honored with grants totaling $10,000 at the 14th annual Golden Apple Awards, hosted by Freedom Federal Credit Union. The awards ceremony, held on August 13 at Mountain Branch Grill & Pub in Joppa, recognized teachers for their innovative classroom projects. This year marked the first time the […]

Loreley Community Center playground to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony

UPDATE: The ribbon has been cut and the playground has been dedicated. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Loreley Community Center playground later this month. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 23rd. “The Loreley Community Center playground is one of seven […]

Days Cove landfill seeking discharge permit, public hearing to be held in September

WHITE MARSH, MD—A landfill on Days Cove Road in White Marsh is applying for a new discharge permit through the MD Department of the Environment, according to Gunpowder Riverkeeper. On July 22, Gunpowder Riverkeeper requested a hearing for the discharge application. That hearing will tentatively be held on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Perry Hall Library. “Thank […]

Councilman Marks casts vote against IG nominee, urges eeappointment of Madigan

The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks. On Monday, August 4th, a majority of the Baltimore County Council rejected the County Executive’s choice for Inspector General. I opposed the nomination. In all my years as a Councilman, I have never seen such opposition to an appointment—and support for the current Inspector General, Kelly Madigan. I received emails […]