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NOW YOU KNOW: Addressing Development Concerns and Preserving our Waterways

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As you may have read, there are significant local concerns over the 1,000 plus new apartments coming to the White Marsh area. Many residents in Eastern Baltimore County are witnessing a sprawling development taking place along Route 1, Route 43, and beyond. Much of the rural character …


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Two bodies recovered following apparent drowning incident at Hammerman Beach

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Two people are dead following a Monday evening drowning and rescue attempt in Middle River. On Tuesday morning, the Baltimore County Fire Department reported that the bodies of two adult males had been recovered from the Gunpowder River, Hammerman Beach area, per the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. At around 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, crews were attempting …


Water rescue under way at Hammerman Beach

UPDATE 2: The bodies of two male victims have been recovered, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. UPDATE: The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that the two injured parties are drowning victims.  There is no third victim. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are performing a water rescue in Middle River. At just before 6:30 p.m. …

Cub Scouts clean up 75 pounds of trash at Gunpowder Falls State Park

KINGSVILLE, MD—A group of Cub Scouts made part of Kingsville a little bit prettier recently. For their community cleanup project, Cub Scout Pack 732 in Perry Hall beautified a portion of Gunpowder Falls State Park near Gunpowder Lodge. The group of scouts cleared away 75 pounds of trash. Cub Scout Pack 732 is based out of St. Michael Lutheran Church …

Injured person rescued from trail at Gunpowder Hammerman Area

CHASE, MD—An injured person was rescued from a trail in the Chase area on Thursday morning. At just after 10:45 a.m. on April 20, 2023, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire company recued an injured person from a trail in the Hammerman Area of Gunpowder Falls State Park. The patient likely suffered a broken leg, WMVFC reported. An ATV unit …

All About Maryland Festival to return to Middle River in April

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The All About Maryland Festival is set to return to Middle River in April. The 2023 edition of the annual event will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The festival features Maryland artisans, crafts, food, specialty beverages, and live entertainment. This year’s bash will feature a “live demonstration” crafter village, “feed the …

Large brush fire reported on Harford Road

UPDATE: The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reports that units from multiple fire companies arrived Gunpowder Falls State Park io find a 300’x300’ area of woods on fire on the trails near the waterfall. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Kingsville area. The fire was reported at just after 10 a.m. …

Baltimore County Rural Legacy Program areas to receive $5.575 million in state funding

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has unanimously approved $27.1 million in FY2023 Rural Legacy Program grants, including $5.575 million towards five Rural Legacy Areas within Baltimore County. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Rural Legacy Program is designed to preserve large blocks of contiguous open space that are among the State’s most valuable because of the existence of …