BALTIMORE, MD—A total of $21.5 million will be allocated to improve public boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, and safety for the next fiscal year, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. In Baltimore County, Gunpowder Falls State Park is set to receive nearly $2.5 million. The funding comes from a variety of sources including a 5% excise tax […]
The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In May, we strongly urged the Baltimore County Council via written testimony to support Resolution No. 33-24 – Reclassification of County-Owned Land as Public Parkland – Perry Hall and Carney Areas. This legislation was brought forward by Councilman David Marks, and we supported his efforts alongside bipartisan colleagues […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The date has been announced for the 2024 Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run or Walk. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 16th. Participants will enjoy a beautiful morning at Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hammerman Area, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay for a 5K Fun Run and Walk. Walkers can follow the entire route or […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning rescue in Middle River. At around noon, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were responding to Gunpowder Falls State Park’s Hammerman Area for the rescue of a person reportedly stuck in a swamp. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in […]