Separate yard materials collection in Baltimore County to pause in December, resume in spring 2024

TOWSON, MD—The separate collection of yard materials for Baltimore County residents with “Y” days on their collection schedules will pause in December and resume in April 2024. The date of the last 2023 “Y” day varies among County collection schedules. Residents should refer to their particular schedule for details (the final “Y” day will occur within the first two weeks […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Forecasters say dense fog is now developing throughout the region. Residents should expect dense fog to become widespread overnight, with visibility at or below one-quarter of a mile expected. Motorists are advised to […]

Councilman Marks proposes to protect over 3,300 acres in northeastern Baltimore County as green space

NOTTINGHAM, MD—With the closing of filing for the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that his office has initiated a review of a historic amount of land in the Eastside communities of Kingsville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, and Middle River. Altogether, Councilman Marks has requested that 3,343 acres be downzoned to as green space […]

BCPS new middle school to be named Northeast or Nottingham; survey opens today

TOWSON, MD – First, Baltimore County Public Schools asked for ideas about what to name Baltimore County’s newest middle school, a $116.75 million facility on King Avenue in Rosedale with enough room for 1,410 seats when it opens to students in August 2024. So, earlier this month, the voters spoke, all 3,562 of them. After their ballots were counted and […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of November 27

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of November 27, 2023. APG has daytime and nighttime testing and training scheduled through Friday, December 1, 2023, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft and/or aircraft will be […]

Councilman Marks: Safety improvements planned at busy Kingsville intersection

KINGSVILLE, MD—At the request of a Kingsville resident, Councilman David Marks contacted the Maryland State Highway Administration regarding  safety issues at the intersection of Bradshaw Road and Philadelphia Road. The state will be replacing the existing advance intersection warning sign with a new, larger sign to enhance visibility along eastbound Philadelphia Road. Additionally, to increase sight distance, the state is […]

2023 Kingsville Community Tree Lighting ceremony date announced

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual tradition returns to Kingsville in December. The Greater Kingsville Civic Association and St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold the 2023 Kingsville Community Tree Lighting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 3rd. For over 40 years Kingsville has celebrated the beginning of the Christmas season with this annual event. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 11901 […]