Education, Traffic

Councilman Marks: Pedestrian crosswalk to be built near Gunpowder Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new pedestrian crosswalk will soon be built in the Nottingham area. Baltimore County will construct a brick raised pedestrian crosswalk at Baker Lane and Holiday Manor Road to reduce speed and improve safety at Gunpowder Elementary School, Councilman David Marks announced on Friday. The crosswalk will be constructed over the next two weeks and will cost $15,000. “Speeding …


Events, Health, Politics

Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force announces series of public meetings

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force this week announced a series of public meetings where officials will discuss efforts to address the region’s pressing water-related challenges and foster sustainable solutions to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably, and sustainably receive high-quality water and sewerage services. The full schedule of task force meetings is available below: Date: Wednesday, September 13 …


Practical pig avoids pedestrian peril in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Who said pedestrian crosswalks are only meant for people? A pig that had gotten loose used the brand new raised crosswalk at Chapel Hill Elementary School in Perry Hall on Friday, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and transportation. From DPWT: Even the locals are getting in on the pedestrian safety action! A colossal pig …

Baltimore County announces expanded electronics recycling program

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday announced the expansion of Baltimore County’s electronics recycling program under a new partnership with a leading electronics recycling firm, Securis. The partnership allows the county to accept a more comprehensive range of electronics including several harder-to-recycle items such as CRT televisions that contain leaded glass, hard drives and …

NOW YOU KNOW: A big task ahead for new water task force

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, a press release was issued from Baltimore County regarding membership in the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force, created by the General Assembly earlier this year. We have been asked to share the information regarding upcoming meeting dates with our constituents so that this process …

Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and State of Maryland leaders announce Regional Water Governance Task Force members

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, state and local officials named the members appointed to the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force. The 13-member coalition is a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and the State of Maryland who aim to address pressing water-related challenges in the region and foster sustainable solutions. Created by an act of …

Cromwell Bridge Road water main repairs complete, roadway partially reopened

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Public Works says it has completed repairs on a 42-inch water main located on Cromwell Bridge Road and Cowpens Avenue in the Towson/Carney area. The two westbound lanes of Cromwell Bridge Road are now open and will operate as eastbound and westbound travel lanes. On Monday morning, June 26, 2023, DPW responded to Cromwell Bridge Road …

Councilman Marks, police look to stop illegal dumping at Middle River intersection

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Sunday announced that he’s taking steps to stop illegal dumping at one Middle River intersection. At Councilman Marks’ request, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation has initiated an effort to remove and block future dumping at the intersection of Stevens Road and Eastern Avenue. On June 22, DPWT removed one-half ton …