Letters to the Editor: Week of November 27, 2023

The following Letters to the Editor were sent to NottinghamMD.com during the week of November 27, 2023. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in letters to our community should not be interpreted as the viewpoint of NottinghamMD.com. Letter #1 Response to Councilman Marks announces passage of bill to eliminate paper bag fees at fast food restaurants, pharmacies “Weak men are vicious men.” […]

Bring Your Own Bag Act: Councilman Marks responds to plastic bag ban criticism

From Councilman David Marks: I am responding to Glen Geelhaar’s latest smear against me (NottinghamMd.com, November 27). For the record, I voted to cut the bag fee in half, submitted the exemption for small businesses, and strongly supported every exemption that passed. I authored and passed the legislation that exempted fast food restaurants, pharmacies, and other small businesses.  That is why […]

Letter to the Editor: Repeal the Bring Your Own Bag Act

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in letters to our community should not be interpreted as the viewpoint of NottinghamMD.com. UPDATE: Councilman David Marks has issued a response. Original story below… ——— Dear NottinghamMD.com Editor, I am writing in response to the November 20th article, “Councilman Marks announces passage of bill to eliminate paper bag fees at fast food restaurants, pharmacies.” While […]

Councilman Marks announces passage of bill to eliminate paper bag fees at fast food restaurants, pharmacies

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the passage of Bill 72-23, which exempts fast food restaurants and pharmacies from any charges related to the Bring Your Own Bag Act. The legislation, which the Baltimore County Council passed by a vote of 6-to-1, can be found online here (PDF). The legislation adds package bulk items, pharmacies, and fast […]

Baltimore County Spring Restaurant Week 2021 begins, list of participating restaurants announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Spring Restaurant Week 2021 kicks off today, Friday, April 16th. County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced earlier this month that Spring Restaurant Week would be held from April 16- May 2. For the first time, Baltimore County Restaurant Week deals and special menu items at more than 50 participating establishments will expand to include dine-in, takeout, or curbside […]

Silver Spring Mining Company reopens Perry Hall location

NOTTINGHAM, MD—It’s official.  The Silver Spring Mining Company on Belair Road reopened on Wednesday. The restaurant had been closed for several months due to COVID-19 and also to undergo renovations. “(It’s) Its been a long wait but todays [sic] the day. We reopen at 11,” the restaurant said on Facebook on Wednesday. “Come get your pretzels, sour beef and fried […]

White Marsh Double-T Diner reopens, Silver Spring Mining Company in Perry Hall reopening soon

UPDATE: The Silver Spring Mining Company in Perry Hall has officially reopened. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local restaurants are reopening as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease throughout Maryland. The Double-T Diner in White Marsh completed their recent renovations and reopened for dine-in service on Saturday, September 12th. The restaurant is located at 10741 Pulaski Highway (21162) and is […]