Councilman Marks secures $4 million to finish Gerst Road Park, advance other projects

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the new Fiscal Year 2026 county budget will include $4 million to complete the 22-acre park on Gerst Road in Perry Hall. “I thank County Executive Klausmeier for supporting this request, which will help us finish the fifth new park in Perry Hall’s Honeygo area since 2010,” said Councilman Marks. […]

Baltimore County detectives seek help locating sex abuse suspect

TOWSON, MD— Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit are requesting the public’s help in locating Javier Antonio Rivera. Authorities say Rivera is wanted in reference to sex abuse of a minor and conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent. Anyone with information on Javier Antonio Rivera’s whereabouts is asked to contact detectives by calling 410-887-7720 or […]

Baltimore County Council approves land purchase critical for Mohrs Lane Bridge connection

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 the Baltimore County Council approved a contract to purchase property that is critical for the Mohrs Lane Bridge connection. The purchase of 9929 Philadelphia Road (21237) for $246,100 represents a key milestone for the project, which has been delayed for years. Baltimore County expects utility relocation design approval in September, […]

Large disturbance on Belair Road disrupts traffic, results in two arrests

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police responded to a large disturbance on Belair Road in the Nottingham/Perry Hall area on Tuesday evening. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on April 8, 2025, officers responded to the 9000-block of Belair Road (21236) near the McDonald’s in response to a trespassing/disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large group of juveniles darting into traffic, creating a disturbance, and […]

Overnight commercial fire reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a commercial fire in the Nottingham area overnight. The blaze broke out at just before midnight on Monday night in the 7800-block of Fitch Avenue (21236). Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the bay doors of the Schmidt Baking Company building. The fire was brought under control and no injuries were reported.  There has been […]

Councilman Marks: Farmland Preservation Act sent to voters

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. On April 7, the Baltimore County Council approved placing the Farmland Preservation Act on the ballot in the 2026 general election. I was the main sponsor of this legislation, with Councilmen Todd Crandell, Mike Ertel, Wade Kach, and Izzy Patoka cosponsoring and supporting the bill. Should the voters approve this […]