MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Elected officials who represent the Bird River and Middle River areas in Baltimore County will host a virtual meeting this week to discuss next steps in the county’s midge mitigation efforts. The Zoom meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025. “We are working very closely with Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Across northeast Baltimore County and the state of Maryland, elected officials honored military families and service members over the Memorial Day weekend. On Monday, May 26, 2025, Councilman David Marks and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki attended the Memorial Day ceremony sponsored by Gunpowder VFW and Auxiliary Post 10067. “This is always a beautiful ceremony and we thank the members for […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in Western Maryland earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore has requested a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This assessment will help determine if the state meets the criteria for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, unlocking federal aid for communities impacted by the May 13-14 floods. Torrential rainfall and flash flooding caused […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council unanimously approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which maintains current services and does not raise taxes, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced. The budget passed on May 22 and was lauded by Klausmeier in a statement. “This uncertain budget season has presented unique challenges, and I am proud Baltimore County is working to overcome […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced $37.7 million in funding to support six State Revitalization Programs aimed at bolstering economic development and community revitalization efforts across Maryland. The programs, overseen by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will begin accepting applications on May 28. The funding will support a range of projects, including business expansion and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday officially signed into law $1.66 billion in new taxes and fees—the largest tax increase in Maryland history. The Maryland Freedom Caucus says these sweeping tax hikes will hit every Marylander, with a hefty burden placed on those who drive. “Hold onto your wallets and car keys,” said the Maryland Freedom Caucus. “Governor Moore’s war […]
The following is an update from the desk of Councilman David Marks. On May 21, Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School. I am very proud of this project, as it not only modernizes an aging middle school, but it helps eliminate overcrowding at the middle school level. Pine Grove Middle School […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Oliver Beach Improvement Association will celebrate the grand reopening of its community hall this month. The hall sustained heavy damage in a fire back in March 2024. Since then, the community has rallied to support repairs to the hall, including a bull roast fundraiser last summer. The grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11 […]