NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks will recommend that the lot containing a historic chapel in Overlea/Fullerton be downzoned. Tucked off of Ridge Road is Dowden Chapel, which was built around 1849. Dowden Chapel and Cemetery is a unique 19th century church that also served as a school. Deeded to five African-American Trustees by Nicholas Gatch in 1853, the intent was to […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will move to block commercial development at Perry Hall Boulevard and Ridge and Gumspring Roads in the south Perry Hall area. Councilman Marks will oppose an expansion of commercial zoning from the old Siefert’s Florist property, now a marijuana dispensary, to the two acres at the corner of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland Lottery winners won or claimed more than $30.1 million in the seven days ending July 19, with a total of 42 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or claimed during that span. Officials say a winning $50,000 Magic 8 Ball Bingo scratch-off was sold at Paul’s Market, located at 4571 Ridge Road in Nottingham. The prize […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—It was a big week in lottery winnings in and around the Nottingham area. Maryland Lottery players claimed or won more than $36.4 million in the past week, including 10 scratch-off prizes of $100,000 each on tickets sold across the state of Maryland. A total of 78 tickets worth $10,000 or more were claimed or sold in the seven […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 and 2 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, an individual entered a residence in the unit block of Aven Way (21236) via an unlocked window and stole property. At just before 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, an individual […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Among the many other economic impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, it was revealed last week that construction funding for the proposed new northeast Baltimore County school projects was now uncertain due to budget constraints. Last Tuesday night, the Baltimore County School Board approved a contract modification that authorizes the school system to purchase new technology for projects including […]
UPDATE: Funding for a new northeastern Baltimore County elementary school has been approved. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Construction funding for the proposed new schools in northeastern Baltimore County is now uncertain due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday night, the Baltimore County School Board approved a contract modification that authorizes the school system to purchase new technology for […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Authorities are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. Between 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28, an individual entered a home in the unit block of Fitzgerald Court in Parkville (21234) via an unlocked, second floor, balcony glass sliding door. The suspect stole various items before leaving. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, […]