NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Sierra Club, the nation’s largest environmental advocacy organization, has endorsed Baltimore County Councilman David Marks for reelection. “I am very happy to tell you that the Sierra Club has endorsed your candidacy for Baltimore county council in the 2022 election cycle,” wrote Marie LaPorte, political chair of the Greater Baltimore Group of the Sierra Club. “We greatly appreciate […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday reported that over a dozen burned-out lights will be replaced at Honeygo Park in Perry Hall. The lights will be replaced on Thursday and Friday, weather permitting. Visitors to the park should expect to see ladder equipment as the bulbs are replaced. “I would like to thank the Baltimore County Division […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Delegate Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki on Tuesday announced that they are teaming up to bring “common sense conservative representation to the citizens of District 7A in Baltimore County,” according to an official press release. The newly created two-member delegate district includes Glen Arm, Kingsville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, and Middle River. “Citizens in Baltimore County deserve strong […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Ground has officially been broken on a new northeast Baltimore County middle school. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning at the new school’s location at 5210 King Avenue (21237). BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joined members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that the county will soon install a left turn signal at a busy Perry Hall intersection. The new left turn lane will be added along westbound Joppa Road at Honeygo Boulevard (21128). The intersection met the federal guidelines to justify the installation. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works will […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that the speed limit will be lowered on southbound Belair Road prior to the Honeygo Boulevard intersection, from 50 mph per hour to 40 mph. Maryland State Highway Administration District Engineer Wendy Wolcott wrote, “Our traffic engineering team has evaluated the intersection and determined that the speed limit for southbound […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A local icon has passed. James Uhrin, known by many as “Traffic Jam Jimmy,” has died at 65 years of age. The Perry Hall resident died of a heart attack, his family says. Uhrin was also the voice of Mondy the Seamonster on the “Captain Chesapeake” show on WBFF-TV in the ‘70 & ‘80s. Uhrin frequently guided commuters […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its annual meeting on May 7th, the Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF #1311) unanimously endorsed Councilman David Marks for reelection. The organization represents 1,050 career firefighters and paramedics throughout Baltimore County. “David Marks is a champion for our firefighters,” said President John Sibiga, Jr. “He has our full trust and support.” “I am deeply humbled and honored […]