El Salto to open Perry Hall location next week

PERRY HALL, MD—It’s official. El Salto will open its new location in the Perry Hall Square shopping center on Monday, October 21, 2019. Major renovations began at Perry Hall Square back in May. Atlantic Realty Companies invested more than $2 million to upgrade the 55-year-old shopping center, the oldest in Perry Hall. “El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant at Perry Hall […]

Rep. Elijah Cummings dies at 68, local leaders pay tribute

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore died of a long-standing illness early Thursday morning according to his office.  He was 68 years old. A spokesman for the key Democrat said that he passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital at around 2:45 a.m. Cummings had recently been embroiled in a Twitter battle with President Donald Trump over the conditions within […]

Councilman Marks: Klausmier Road traffic light to be installed by end of 2019

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The new traffic light at Klausmier Road and Belair Road should be installed in either November or December, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. “When the Klaumeier Farm development was proposed, I created a task force to examine ways to improve mobility in that part of Perry Hall,” Councilman Marks said. “Every single recommendation is being implemented. […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Town Square in Perry Hall, Councilman Marks tours facility [PHOTOS]

PERRY HALL, MD—Town Square is ready for its unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Perry Hall. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m. and is by invitation-only. Town Square is an immersive, reminiscence adult day center that offers unique interactive programs for seniors. Resembling a classic, small town from the 1950s, Town Square is designed to […]

Councilman Marks to oppose new HOME Act housing legislation

UPDATE 3: The HOME Act has been signed into law. UPDATE 2: Read Councilman Marks’ op-ed piece on the HOME Act here. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has voted to approve the HOME Act. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday said he would oppose County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s new HOME Act legislation. Olszewski has announced plans […]

LA Fitness coming to Fullerton Square

UPDATE: The new LA Fitness has finally opened its doors. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—LA Fitness is coming to the Fullerton Square Shopping Center, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday. Construction is expected to begin in the late fall. The 34,000-square-foot fitness center is the latest improvement at the shopping center, one of the oldest in Baltimore County. […]

Marks, Bhandari put pressure on BCPS to reduce bus overcrowding, delays

TOWSON,MD—At the Baltimore County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 24, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Delegate Harry Bhandari both pushed for action to reduce school bus overcrowding and delays. “I appreciate Delegate Bhandari joining me, and I thank Councilwoman Bevins for sending a representative as well,” said Councilman Marks. “I also appreciate School Board members such as […]