Liberty Swing dedicated at Angel Park

PERRY HALL, MD—The Liberty Swing was dedicated at Perry Hall’s Angel Park on Sunday evening. The Liberty Swing is specifically designed for those in wheelchairs. “Eight years ago, Kelli Szczybor and a volunteer committee launched plans to build an all-access playground and amphitheater on property donated to Baltimore County,” said Councilman David Marks. “In 2016, thousands of volunteers built the […]

Councilman Marks: County to replace cement barriers at New Gerst Lane in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that Baltimore County will replace the cement barriers located at New Gerst Lane in Perry Hall. The barriers, which have been in place for more than a decade, have often been criticized for being ugly and distasteful in the community. “The Baltimore County Department of Public Works is evaluating several […]

Angel Park to dedicate Liberty Swing on Sunday

UPDATE: View photos and video from the dedication here. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—The Angel Park Committee will dedicate the Liberty Swing at the Perry Hall playground with a small ceremony on Sunday, August 16, at 6 p.m. Social distancing will be observed. The Liberty Swing is especially designed for those in wheelchairs. “We are excited to finally […]

Councilman Marks: PHIA distributes inaccurate development plan for Gerst Farm

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks criticized the Perry Hall Improvement Association for distributing inaccurate information about the Gerst Farm. In their email blast, the organization attached an old development plan that does not represent changes to the property. “As the former nine-term president of the Perry Hall Improvement Association, it pains me to see this venerable organization distributing […]

Councilman Marks to require additional community input, county review of Gerst Farm development

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that he will require additional community input and more county review of the proposed development at Perry Hall’s Gerst Farm. Councilman Marks has worked for the past five months to reduce the size of the development and increase the amount of open space. Due to his efforts, 72 percent of the […]

Boy Scout Troop cleans up Carney watershed

CARNEY, MD—Summer storms have brought a large amount of debris into places like the Jennifer Branch of the Gunpowder River. Over the weekend, Boy Scout Troop 124, which is based out of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Carney, got busy! “Many thanks to the Scouts from Troop 124 who led a trash collection effort this weekend- Gabe Tomko, Ben […]

State to begin project to relieve gridlock at White Marsh Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—This summer, the Maryland State Highway Administration will start a major project to relieve congestion at the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard and Honeygo Boulevard, one of the busiest corners in northeastern Baltimore County. The project involves widening and reconstructing the intersection by doing the following: Adding a third left-turn lane from westbound White Marsh Boulevard to southbound Honeygo […]

Perry Hall graduate’s name added to Baltimore County Vietnam Veterans Memorial [PHOTOS]

PERRY HALL, MD—A local man’s name has been added to a Baltimore County memorial. On Thursday, the name of Terrance L. Snyder was added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the historic Towson courthouse in Baltimore County. Snyder was killed in Quang Ngai Province on February 26, 1969. He was a graduate of Perry Hall Elementary School, Golden Ring Junior […]