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County hopes to resolve MOU impasse with Turner Station rec council
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1102+ words) A sign for the Turner Station Park. In 2023, the Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Department began developing the Reimagine Recreation in Parks initiative, with the goal of modernizing the county's delivery of programs, streamlining services and providing equitable opportunities to…...
Turner Station receives $3.15 million to support flood mitigation efforts
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (446+ words) Turner Station received $3.15 million in federal funding to support the next phase of long-planned flood mitigation efforts in the community. Residents of Turner Station have long expressed concerns about flooding in their community. That is being addressed. Turner Station is…...
Kenwood students report detention following anti-ICE walkouts
1+ week, 2+ day ago (603+ words) Eastern Tech students hold signs at a Feb. 6 anti-ICE walkout. After a large number of Baltimore County Public Schools students walked out of their classes on Friday, Feb. 6 to protest ICE, some students have reported receiving detention for their participation....
Arkia Wade to host fundraiser to kick off Baltimore County Council campaign
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (283+ words) Neighborhood Companions founder Arkia Wade, center, pictured at one of the organization's senior socials with Gloria Nelson, left, and her inspiration for Neighborhood Companions, Judy Ellis, right. Arkia Wade is set to kick off her campaign for Baltimore County Council…...
Long Story Short: We need to prioritize everyday working Marylanders
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (168+ words) Del. Bob Long is pictured delivering remarks during the public comment segment of the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force meeting on Oct. 18, 2023 at CCBC-Essex. Since Gov. Wes Moore took office over three years ago, it's no surprise that things…...
Update from Sen. Salling with legislative session nearing its end
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (496+ words) Maryland Sen. Johnny Ray Salling gives a citation to the Optimist Club of Dundalk. Maryland Sen. Johnny Ray Salling gives a citation to the Optimist Club of Dundalk. See What's Happening in Annapolis If you would like to follow the…...
Jennings introduces bill to protect Maryland flag from change
1+ week, 2+ day ago (217+ words) Sen. J.B. Jennings (R-Baltimore County) has sponsored a bill that would protect Maryland's iconic state flag. He sponsored Senate Bill 1006 alongside a dozen other co-sponsors in the final weeks of the 2026 legislative session. The Maryland State Flag Protection Act, would put…...
Baltimore County schools oversight bill stalls in senate delegation meeting
1+ week, 3+ day ago (506+ words) The Maryland State House. After gaining the support of the Baltimore County Council last August, legislation that would have given the Baltimore County Inspector General's Office oversight of the county school system has stalled following a delegation meeting. Four Democratic…...
Senator Johnny Ray Salling's update from Annapolis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (435+ words) Maryland Sen. Johnny Ray Salling gives a citation to the Optimist Club of Dundalk. The 2026 legislative session is moving quickly as we approach several important deadlines. Budget decisions are underway, committee hearings are increasing, and many key issues that impact…...
District 7 residents express needs regarding FY27 in county town hall
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1259+ words) Residents of District 7 filled the'Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center for a'fiscal year 2027 budget town hall on Wednesday, March 4. One resident shouted scripture from the Bible. A few others emphasized the importance of free community centers. More community members listed why their…...