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Councilman Marks, Kingsville community leaders unite to oppose BGE’s Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—Members of the historical community of Kingsville in Baltimore County are leading the opposition to BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, which plans to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historic neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. “This project threatens Maryland’s character, safety, and financial well-being,” reads a press release […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus: Democrats pass largest tax hike in state history, fail to address real issues

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is a press release from the Maryland Freedom Caucus. ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the 2025 legislative session ends, Marylanders are left with the largest tax hike in state history—$1.67 billion in new taxes. Democrats claim “fiscal responsibility,” but the reality is a bloated budget propped up by gimmicks, double-counting, and cost-shifting to local governments. Chairman Matt Morgan stated, “Rather than […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Fighting for Fairness in Maryland’s Energy Future

Posted on April 2, 2025 by News Desk

The following is an update from the desks of Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As your delegates for eastern Baltimore County, our top priority is to listen to you, stand up for you, and make sure your voices shape the decisions that affect our communities. Right now, we’re in the thick of a battle over the plan to run […]

Vehicle overturns in southeast Towson crash, takes out utility pole

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—A vehicle overturned in a Monday afternoon crash in southeast Towson. At around 3:30 p.m. on March 17, 2025, a vehicle crashed and overturned in the 1200-block of Regester Avenue (21239). The collision also took out a utility pole and Regester Avenue has been shut down near Overbrook Road in Idlewylde. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital […]

Philadelphia Road shut down in Joppa due to gas leak

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a gas leak in the Joppa area. At approximately 9:15 p.m. on February 27, 2025, the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company that a gas line had been struck along Philadelphia Road. Route 7 is currently shut down between Joppa Farm Road and Mandeville Road. Motorists […]

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DPWT announces water main replacement projects in Loch Raven, Parkville, Overlea

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation is set to begin construction on two water main replacements in the county’s Sixth District. Water main replacements are necessary to ensure that the local water distribution system delivers high quality water to homes and businesses, and to prevent future water main breaks. In the areas of Hillendale Park and […]

Senator J.B. Jennings proposes legislation to enhance flexibility, alter provisions of reserve funds

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings introduced Senate Bill 787 – Cooperative Housing Corporations and Condominiums- Funding of Reserve Accounts and Timing of Reserve Studies, a measure aimed at enhancing the financial planning flexibility of cooperative housing corporations and residential condominiums in Maryland. The bill aims to update existing laws governing reserve studies and funding requirements, ensuring a more balanced approach to […]

Water main break creates massive sinkhole in White Marsh

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break created a massive sinkhole in the White Marsh area on Saturday. The 8-inch main ruptured on February 15, 2025 in the area of Beaconsfield Road and Honeygo Boulevard (21236). A massive sinkhole formed and several residents and businesses, including Casa Mia’s White Marsh, were left without water. As of Sunday afternoon, “the water is back […]

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