BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]
TOWSON, MD—Unanimously, the Baltimore County Council passed a bill on Monday evening to align county solar zoning regulations with state standards. The bill, which was heavily amended, aims to ensure compliance with the statewide Renewable Energy Certainty Act, passed by the Maryland General Assembly in April. The state legislation, awaiting Governor Wes Moore’s signature, prevents local governments from enacting zoning […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is speaking out against the effort to expand the Baltimore County Council by four seats. The proposal to expand the Baltimore County Council by four seats is being pushed by the Vote4More coalition, a grassroots organization that is collecting signatures for a county charter amendment. The Vote4More coalition has been organizing since March 2022, […]
TOWSON, MD—On Monday evening, July 1, the Baltimore County Council voted to override County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s veto of the revised Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. The County Council initially passed the measure in early June. The revised APFO will require developers to receive approval from a special school capacity committee before they can obtain a building permit for new homes […]
RANDALLSTOWN, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that the County plans to acquire a 90,000 square-foot property for a shared 21st-century facility that will house a new, expanded Randallstown branch of the Baltimore County Public Library and a brand-new Department of Recreation and Parks center. The new building will be able to house multiple services under one roof, which will increase […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Over the weekend, the Community College of Baltimore County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of major renovations to the CCBC Essex Wellness and Athletics Center. CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis was joined by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Council Chair Julian E. Jones Jr., along with many other elected officials and their representatives in […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Council advanced an important piece of legislation this week. On Monday, July 3, the County Council passed legislation that will advance the revitalization of the Middle River Depot. The depot, now known as Aviation Station, played a critical role in manufacturing thousands of aircraft during World War II. Reich Brothers is currently renovating the historic […]
WINDSOR MILL, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday afternoon announced that Baltimore County will acquire a new 12-acre parcel at Security Square for $6.85 million. In combination with the prior acquisition of the former Sears site, Baltimore County will now own over one-third of the overall site at Security Square, which officials say will help support a coordinated, long-term vision […]