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Baltimore County announces commitment to complete testing of all GBMC slides by 2024 to support cold case sexual assault investigations [VIDEO]

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Department Chief Robert McCullough on Wednesday announced a new commitment to aggressively expedite testing of cold case sexual assault forensic evidence preserved by GBMC since the 1970s. Baltimore County plans to complete testing of all remaining GBMC slide cases by the end of 2024 in order to support cold case investigations […]

Olszewski vetoes effort to ease Baltimore County’s plastic bag ban

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has overridden County Executive Olszewski’s veto. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Exactly one week until Baltimore County’s Bring Your Own Bag law is set to take effect, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday vetoed the following pieces of legislation: Baltimore County Council Bill 71-23 – Reusable Carryout Bag Definition. Baltimore County Council Bill 73-23 – […]

County officials celebrate ribbon-cutting for new Baltimore County Circuit Court jury assembly room

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Executive Olszewski, along with Sheriff R. Jay Fisher, Baltimore Circuit Court judges, and County officials on Tuesday participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new and expanded jury assembly room at Baltimore County’s Circuit Court in Towson. The new, consolidated 14,000 square-foot area will allow for jury selection and court cases to proceed in one location, […]

Baltimore County officials celebrate groundbreaking for Hazelwood Skatepark in Rosedale

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Thursday joined state and local elected officials and skateboard enthusiasts to break ground for Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community. This will be the Baltimore County’s second public skate bowl facility in nearly fifty years. “Recreational activities and community spaces that keep residents of all […]

Baltimore County releases Oregon Ridge Master Plan, announces immediate trail improvements

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday released the final Oregon Ridge Master Plan (ORMP), a long-term aspirational roadmap that outlines a community-driven vision to direct investment of existing and future resources at Oregon Ridge Park (ORP) in Northern Baltimore County. Encompassing over 1,000 acres in the Cockeysville area, ORP offers an array of amenities, including […]

Olszewski plans veto after County Council amends plastic bag ban

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: County Executive Olszewski has vetoed the legislation. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening amended the Bring Your Own Bag Act, which is set to go into effect on November 1st. The County Council voted to exempt liquor from the bag ban, allowing customers to avoid $0.05 charge for reusable bags if they use plastic […]

Olszewski announces efforts to strengthen independence of Office of Inspector General, enhance government accountability in Baltimore County

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced efforts to strengthen ethics and accountability in local government by implementing a number of key recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability. “The residents of Baltimore County deserve and should expect a government that is transparent, fair, and accountable,” said County Executive Olszewski. “Our administration is making unprecedented progress […]

Baltimore County launches new Volunteer Center online portal

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday announced the newly-reimagined Baltimore County Volunteer Center, a new online portal that will connect individuals of all ages with opportunities to become more active and engaged residents. By partnering with area nonprofits and government agencies, this one-stop-shop center will promote and highlight ongoing volunteer needs and help organizations increase their capacity while harnessing the […]

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