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Howard County Flag Commission holds public hearing for new flag design
The Howard County Flag Commission hosted a hybrid public hearing Monday to gather community input on the 184 designs under consideration to become the new official Howard County flag. The commission was established by executive order in January with a charge to conduct a public design process for a new Howard County flag. The commission accepted designs via an online application portal between ...
Local first responders deploy to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area stretching from Florida’s Gulf Coast northward to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. The North Carolina county that includes Asheville reported at least 35 deaths, while dozens were also killed in Georgia and South Carolina.
Park purchase near Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s home raises questions
Baltimore County paid $2.25 million to two political supporters of County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. for a marshy slice of waterfront property to be turned into a park less than a mile from his Millers Island home, raising questions about transparency even among county councilmen who approved it. Though the council unanimously voted in June to purchase the 8.5-acre parcel on Cuckold Point Road in Edgemere, at least three councilmen noted that the deal did not follow typical protocol. ...
Environmental dept. surveying Orbitan Court in Parkville-Carney area
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is alerting residents of Carney's Orbitan Court about survey work related to an assessment of the stream valley. The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability is conducting an assessment of the stream valley behind the homes. Residents may see the design consultant (McCormick Taylor, Inc.) and their survey team (CV, Inc.) working in the vicinity of the stream. Please contact Jena Smolko at 410-887-4009 if residents have any questions, or reach out to jsmolko@baltimorecountymd.gov or hmcgee@baltimorecountymd.gov. "Our office has pushed for action here for several years, as the stream valley has eroded significantly," Marks said. "I appreciate the county following through as we work towards a solution."
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