NOTTINGHAM, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewksi on Tuesday visited several businesses in northeastern Baltimore County. The County Executive visited KŌNŌKŌ Jamaican restaurant on THE AVENUE at White Marsh and presented a citation recognizing owners Sandy and Jazz Tucker for their service to the community as a new and thriving strong small local business. Jazz Tucker is also the Executive Chef at […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Merritt Properties announced last week that construction has begun on White Marsh Interchange Park in Baltimore County. Merritt intends to develop up to nine, one-story buildings that will total approximately 750,000 square feet to meet the growing demand for light industrial space across the region. Three buildings offering a total of 235,900 square feet will be built during […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Flanked by local, state, federal and community leaders, Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the relaunch of Baltimore’s Red Line, a major investment in transit to enhance east-west connectivity across the Baltimore region. Governor Moore made the announcement at the West Baltimore MARC Station joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced $80 million in additional state grant funds that will be leveraged to support a number of major ongoing school construction projects. Specifically, Olszewski announced: $26 million in additional funds towards a new Lansdowne High School; $20 million in additional funds towards a like-new Towson High School; $15 million in additiPine Grove […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—In acknowledgement of the growing number of residents who are immigrants and their substantial contributions to Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week issued an executive order establishing a New Americans Task Force. The new Task Force will guide County government as it seeks to build and maintain positive relationships with members of the immigrant community, and share […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday morning celebrated the completion of the Hamiltowne Park playground restoration and park enhancements project. The update includes a full playground replacement, LED lighting upgrade, new entry path, and work on a new drinking fountain that will include a dog bowl and bottle filler. “Hamiltowne Park […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday issued a call for nominations for the inaugural Baltimore County Community Heroes Awards, which will recognize seven individuals — one from each County Council district — who have made significant and meaningful contributions to their communities and for their selfless dedication to making a difference for those around them. “Baltimore County has an […]