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Westminster council approves purchase of new police cars, radios
The Westminster Common Council approved more than $350,000 of added resources for the Westminster Police Department this month. The council unanimously approved the purchase of four Dodge Durango all-wheel drive SUVs with emergency equipment, 12 Motorola portable police radios and desk chargers, and four Motorola mobile vehicle police radios. Mayor Mona Becker said the cruisers and radios are an ...
Md. State Fair is hiring
Interested in being a part of putting on the Maryland State Fair for three big weekends this summer? Attend the Maryland State Fair Job Fair, on Tuesday, July 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall, to explore a variety of job opportunities during the Thursday, Aug. 22- Sunday, Aug. 25, Thursday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 8 run of the Maryland State Fair. ...
Daniels Dam on the Patapsco River heading for removal: ‘The last piece of this puzzle’
With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated $1.8 million in federal funding for the planning and permitting process to begin. The funding will go to American Rivers, a nonprofit ...
I-695 project work to close multiple lanes overnight for weeks in Baltimore County
BALTIMORE -- Multiple lanes on the Beltway in Baltimore County will be closed overnight on Thursdays through Sundays for the next several weeks due to road work on the next phase of the I-695 project.The lane closures will start on Sunday, July 14 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the I-659 inner loop at I-70 toward I-83.Crews will be striping the highway and adjusting concrete barriers to accommodate a traffic switch to the right. Two weeks later, crews will do the same work on the outer loop from Towson to Woodlawn.Here are details about the I-695 project.
Barbara L. Ruland, activist who played a role in the redevelopment of the old Memorial Stadium site, dies
Barbara L. Ruland, a community activist who played a role in the redevelopment of the old Memorial Stadium site in Baltimore, died June 1 at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson of a hemorrhage. The Roland Park resident was 78. “She was a hometown patriot,” said former City Council member and President Mary Pat Clarke. “She wanted to make sure some good came from the redevelopment of the Memorial ...
Over 3,000 Native Trees and Plants Added in Landmark Conservation Effort
Howard EcoWorks kicked off the spring and early summer of 2024 with major conservation efforts around Baltimore and Howard Counties. This work was largely focused on urban and underserved areas of the region. EcoWorks’ crews planted 585 native trees and shrubs along with 2,605 native perennials such as wildflowers, sedges, and ferns. These projects are restoring natural environments and habitats while tackling climate resiliency.
County Exec. visits local establishments in District Day
ROSEDALE — In an effort to foster meaningful community engagement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited and toured businesses, schools, restaurants and other establishments in all seven county districts in what is known as “District Day.” Held this year on July 11, District Day is an annual tradition arranged by the Olszewski Administration. The county executive joined members of his office of community engagement, communications team and department of economic and workforce development in the effort. ...
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
Red Maple Place fight in Baltimore County not over
The fight over the Red Maple Place affordable housing project in East Towson is not over, with opponents now zeroing in on its environmental impact. The debate over the project, which dates back seven years, pits an historically African American neighborhood that says it has been taken advantage of for decades against a developer that counters it’s planning to build a quality apartment complex that would provide much needed affordable housing.
Howard County proposes establishing Office of Inspector General to instill accountability
BALTIMORE -- There's an effort to bring more accountability in Howard County by establishing an Office of Inspector General.Two bills were introduced earlier this month, but Monday night was the first time the public could share their thoughts about it.Howard County Council Vice Chair Liz Walsh said the proposed OIG is modeled after the Baltimore City and Baltimore County inspectors general.Both of those inspectors general, Isabel Cummings and Kelly Madigan, respectively, support Walsh's bills.Still, there seem to be questions of how an inspector general in Howard County would act.Council bills 47 and 48 will create an independent watchdog, according to...
Community Action Council of Howard County receives $1.25M through Solar Energy Equity Program
Community Action Council of Howard County is one of four organizations that received a grant through the state’s Solar Energy Equity Program. The nonprofit agency received a $1.25 million grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. Gary Christopher, director of weatherization at CAC, said the organization applied for the grant because it lines up with its mission to “diminish poverty and ...
Patoka, Pickard make peace following Glen Burnie dustup
The chairs of the Anne Arundel and the Baltimore County Councils have made peace following the “Glen Burnie Burn.”. Back in May, Baltimore County Council Chair Izzy Patoka dissed Glen Burnie during a public meeting. During a debate about a development that Patoka considered unattractive, he said, “Do we...
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