Patapsco Valley State Park Archives

Around Maryland, Business, Family, Health, Politics

Governor Hogan announces $35.7 million to advance 53 bicycle, pedestrian projects across Maryland

Posted on October 29, 2022December 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced $35.7 million in grants for 53 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across Maryland. Supporting projects from trail extensions and maintenance to safety improvements and bridge reconstructions, the Fiscal Year 2023 grants include $33.1 million in federal funding for 32 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP), plus another …

Crime, Police/Fire

Parkville man charged after breaking into a vehicle at state park

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville man has been charged after breaking into a vehicle at a state park in Howard County. Maryland Natural Resources Police say that Eric Jensen Sr., 44, broke into a vehicle and stole a backpack from it at Patapsco Valley State Park. The incident occurred on October 24th. Park visitors are reminded to remove or conceal any valuables …

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Entertainment, Family, Sci-Tech, Weather

Fall foliage season hits 2020 peak in Baltimore County

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—This week’s Fall Foliage Report from the Maryland Department of Natural resources indicates that the Baltimore area is “at peak,” as this season continues to bring on the best fall colors Maryland has seen in at least six years. From Ranger Angela Crenshaw, Gunpowder Falls State Park: “Over the river and through the woods to the Little Gunpowder Falls …