NOTTINGHAM, MD—Weis Markets has done it again. The regional grocery chain has made another donation to a local organization that helps students in need. Weis Markets donated $5,000 to the Student Support Network this week. The Student Support Network helps students who are struggling with the effects of poverty and homelessness by donating food, clothing, school supplies, and personal care […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday night announced that BGE will initiate utility work in the Parkville/Carney community with a gas modernization project on Woodcroft Road. A copy of the letter from BGE to neighbors can be viewed below. Baltimore County has started to improve curbs and resurface roads throughout the Woodcroft community and some of the neighborhoods […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks… In April, County Executive Johnny Olszewski unveiled his Fiscal Year 2021 budget plan, which can be seen here. The budget proposal was shaped largely by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Baltimore County’s revenue has dropped by at least $40 million since the start of the shutdown. Since the budget […]
UPDATE: Ecke ended up raising $6,000 for the playground project. Original story below… ——— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday recognized a local woman for her fundraising efforts. Pat Brooks Ecke has been selling face masks to raise money for the Officer Caprio Playground Project at Gunpowder Elementary School. “I said, $1,000 then I passed that,” said […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday recognized a pair of local Good Samaritans who donated meals to local heroes. “(Today, we) recognize Debbie Stephis Schillinger and Darren Schillinger for their generosity in donating 70 boxed meals to the 911 Call Center,” said Councilman Marks. “The Schillingers used their stimulus check to buy these meals from Kingsville Station for […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday recognized another team of Good Samaritans in the Perry Hall area. “The team from Bill’s Seafood in Perry Hall – owned by Bill Paulshock – has provided over 700 meals to medical personnel and first responders during this pandemic,” said Councilman Marks. “Dennis Hoover, Kelli Szczybor, and others have made critical contributions. For […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Among the many other economic impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, it was revealed last week that construction funding for the proposed new northeast Baltimore County school projects was now uncertain due to budget constraints. Last Tuesday night, the Baltimore County School Board approved a contract modification that authorizes the school system to purchase new technology for projects including […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks on Monday recognized a local woman who cleaned up lots of trash in the area. “Today’s Fifth District Good Samaritan is Leslie Fort, who picked up ten bags of garbage along Honeygo Boulevard,” said Councilman Marks. “Many thanks, Leslie, for all your efforts!” “We will be organizing a district-wide cleanup once restrictions are lifted,” Marks […]