The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks… Make no mistake—crime is the top concern in Baltimore County right now. Around Thanksgiving weekend, our county set a record for homicides. Crime is affecting every type of community, with shootings in places like Milford Mill, Towson, and Middle River that are scattered throughout the county. It must be addressed, […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash involving a motorcycle in Perry Hall on Tuesday evening. The crash was reported at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road (21128). The motorcycle operator is in serious condition, according to Councilman David Marks. ”We need a light (at this intersection),” said Councilman Marks. “I have been […]
ESSEX, MD—A local chamber of commerce recognized some very important individuals last night. On Thursday evening, the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce held its 14th annual Salute to Hometown Heroes. Members of the organization gathered at the Eastern Yacht Club to honor fire, police, military, hospital, and other local heroes who have shown courage in the face of a disaster […]
UPDATE: A Maryland judge has tossed out the General Assembly’s newly drawn Congressional district map. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—On Monday evening, the Baltimore County Council proposed a redistricting map that unifies Towson, shifts Perry Hall and White Marsh into an eastside district, and creates two majority-minority districts on the west side. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks says […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that he will introduce legislation to create Baltimore County’s first public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive, beginning with the 2026 election cycle. Olszewski has proposed a package of reforms in recent months, including a proposed charter amendment to create a system for public financing for candidates. […]
UPDATE: The Starbucks location has now closed permanently. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—For several days now, local residents have been posting to social media asking why the Starbucks at the corner of Loch Raven Boulevard and East Joppa Road has been closed. On Monday night, Councilman David Marks provided some answers. The coffee spot located at the site of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced that traffic calming has been approved for Fieldchat Road (21236), which connects Joppa Road and Ebenezer Road. Two speed bumps will be constructed along this Perry Hall/Nottingham route. “I am pleased to announce this latest effort to reduce speeding in our neighborhoods, which should help slow traffic along one of Perry […]
PERRY HALL, MD—An Eagle Scout candidate who lives in Perry Hall held a ribbon-cutting on Saturday morning for his new project. Lucas Sayles, a Perry Hall High School student with Troop 884 in Dundalk, created a library book box at the Optimist Club on North Point Boulevard, according to Councilman David Marks. Councilman Marks and Councilman Todd Crandell attended Saturday […]