Councilman Marks: Four multipurpose courts in northeast Baltimore County to be upgraded in new budget

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes funding to replace the tennis and multipurpose courts at four locations in the Fifth District. The locations are at Harford Hills Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School, and Seven Oaks Elementary School. The multipurpose court at the Loreley Community Center will also be […]

Baltimore County seeks community heroes for annual awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is calling on residents to nominate individuals for the county’s third annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards recognize seven individuals—one from each County Council district—who have made significant contributions to their communities. Nominations are open until June 30 and can be submitted online. To nominate an individual, residents must submit a 350-word description of […]

Baltimore County unveils 5-year strategic plan for aging population

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging has released its five-year strategic plan in recognition of Older Americans Month, aiming to address the evolving needs of the county’s growing senior population. The plan, announced by Director Heang K. Tan, prioritizes affordable aging, caregiver support, healthy aging, communication, and volunteerism. With the population of Baltimore County residents aged 60 and over […]

Marks, Henn: Over $27 million allocated in new budget to upgrade eastside schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $27 million to upgrade public schools in the Fifth District, including the chiller replacement at Martin Boulevard Elementary School and mechanical upgrades at Oliver Beach Elementary School. All public school classrooms in the Fifth […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Honeygo Run Regional Park playground

PERRY HALL, MD—The ribbon has been cut on the newly renovated playground at Honeygo Run Regional Park. Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, Councilman David Marks, Senator Carl Jackson, Delegate Harry Bhandari, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, and the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks dedicated the new playground on Saturday morning, April 26, 2025. The playground is one of seven in […]

Goucher College breaks ground on new Science Center

TOWSON, MD—Goucher College celebrated the groundbreaking for the Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center on April 24, 2025. The 44,000-square-foot, $50 million project is expected to open in Fall 2027. The Lewent Science Center will be a LEED-rated addition to the Hoffberger Science building. It will feature state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces designed to support science education. The groundbreaking ceremony […]

Baltimore County Police Department unveils new Mobile Community Center

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has a new tool to help build relationships with the community it serves: a Mobile Community Center. The Baltimore County Police Department launched the Mobile Community Center on Tuesday. It’s a mobile platform that will bring “essential services, outreach, and educational programs directly to the communities that the Baltimore County Police Department serves,” according […]

Honeygo Park playground dedication set for April

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, Councilman David Marks, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, and state legislators will dedicate the new playground at Honeygo Run Park in April. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The playground is one of seven in the Fifth District that have been renovated or […]