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, […]

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 […]

Crews to improve roads in Towson, White Marsh, and Pikesville

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start several paving projects on state highways within Baltimore County this week. All projects are weather permitting and some projects may have to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. The following projects include asphalt or concrete pavement patching and resurfacing: MD 45 (York Road) from the Baltimore City Line (Gittings/Walker […]

Police investigating local robberies, burglaries, and assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating nearly a dozen local crimes that were reported in late March. At approximately 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, multiple unknown suspects burglarized a residence in the 2200-block of Southorn Road in Middle River (21220) and stole various items. At approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, a suspect used a weapon […]