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 […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Mark Twain wisely said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” This rang true in 2023 when Governor Moore and radical liberals in Annapolis announced that Maryland would follow California with rules to phase out the sale of new, gasoline […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Wednesday announced that the Department of Public Works & Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corporation that extends the useful life of secondhand clothing. Residents are now able to recycle clothing, shoes, backpacks, sheets, towels, blankets, curtains, throw rugs and other household textiles in Helpsy clothing collection containers located […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has awarded Clean Marina certification to Hilltop Marina in Baltimore County and Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbour in Cecil County. There are now 147 certified Clean Marinas in Maryland, representing about 30% of the marinas in the state. The Clean Marina designation is awarded to marinas that comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Baltimore County is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area. The Baltimore County Department of Planning will hold an open house on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Parkville High School. Residents will be able to weigh in on topics like environment, transportation, housing, economy, quality of life, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Sunday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The […]
TOWSON, MD—With participation growing across the county, the annual Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge on June 7, 2023 honored the efforts of hundreds of Baltimore County students, schools, and community volunteers, whose combined anti-litter efforts helped to beautify and keep clean their schools and neighborhoods. The annual Clean Green 15 competition challenges schools and volunteers to engage in […]