TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will testify before the Economic Matters Committee on Monday and share support for the Fair Wage Act of 2023 (HB-549). This legislation would accelerate the state’s $15-per-hour minimum wage, fully implementing that wage for all covered employers as of October 1 instead of 2026 as currently required. In addition, the Fair Wage Act would […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced an updated schedule for the remaining 2023 Budget Town Hall Meeting series. The Olszewski administration launched its signature series of town hall meetings, hosting one for each Council district, to provide forums for constituents to share their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. The updated schedule of the 2023 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke Lierman is reminding Marylanders that, for those looking to replace an appliance, there’s no better time than Shop Maryland Energy Weekend. Shop Maryland Energy Weekend takes place February 18 through 20, and Maryland residents can take advantage of great deals, including exemption of the state’s sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances. During Presidents’ Day weekend, the […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join Councilman David Marks in hosting Baltimore County’s Budget Town Hall in District 5 on Thursday evening to hear from residents about their priorities and suggestions for the FY24 budget. Baltimore County’s Budget Town Hall Meetings are an initiative of the Olszewski administration, designed to provide a forum ensuring community members are […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, on Wednesday announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize our aging […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As delegates representing District 7A in Annapolis, many of our constituents live in the Perry Hall and Nottingham region. The recent redistricting during the 2022 election has expanded our district further into the Nottingham, Perry Hall, and White Marsh areas. As a united team, we are working […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Department of Planning on Monday announced the creation of the Community Planning Institute, an initiative to increase engagement with community members and stakeholders regarding planning, land use, and development. The Community Planning Institute (CPI) is a direct result of Baltimore County’s first Comprehensive Enterprise-Wide efficiency review process to assist the county […]
UPDATE: David Linthicum has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County have provided additional details on the overnight manhunt that led to the arrest of a wanted suspect in Fallston early Friday morning. At around 5:45 a.m. on February 10, David Linthicum, 24, was taken into police custody in Harford County. Linthicum was […]