The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is excited to announce a Spring “Open House” series to hear from communities and share information about Department initiatives and activities. … [Read more...] about #Meeting: BaltCo Rec & Parks “Open House” Listening Session in Catonsville, May 2nd.
#CELEBRATE: Please join us at our Anniversary Celebration in Oella, Maryland!
Come help us celebrate: the 30th Anniversary of the Westchester Community Center and the 50th Anniversary of the Greater Oella Community Association and the 100th Anniversary of the construction of the Westchester Consolidated School (which now houses the Community Center). Saturday, May 18, 2024 Rain or Shine (to be moved inside in case of rain) 12 pm … [Read more...] about #CELEBRATE: Please join us at our Anniversary Celebration in Oella, Maryland!
#REMINDER: Great Maryland Twister Test Set For Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m.
Maryland residents are invited to participate in the Great Maryland Twister Test on Wednesday, April 10, to practice what to do in case the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a tornado warning. The 10 a.m. drill is being coordinated by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), NWS, and other partners as part of the 2024 Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week, … [Read more...] about #REMINDER: Great Maryland Twister Test Set For Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m.
#UPDATE: Old Frederick Road Retaining Wall & Slope Stabilization Project
The County is making progress, and the preliminary study (which is the first phase of the design for the project) is underway. Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Traffic will announce a public meeting in the coming June to review the preliminary study report. … [Read more...] about #UPDATE: Old Frederick Road Retaining Wall & Slope Stabilization Project
#REMINDER: Trolley Trail #9 Closure (March 11-29, 2024)
A section of the trail on Trolley Line #9 will be closed for construction from approximately March 11, 2024 to approximately March 29, 2024. The section is approximately ¼ mile in length between Oella Ave and the private driveway to the south. … [Read more...] about #REMINDER: Trolley Trail #9 Closure (March 11-29, 2024)
#FUNDRAISER: Oella Benefit Ball
Saint Patrick’s Day Theme March 16 7:00 pm – Midnight Dance all night to the sounds of Oella Xpress … [Read more...] about #FUNDRAISER: Oella Benefit Ball
@BaltCoFire: Baltimore County Acquires $2 Million Site for New Catonsville Fire Station
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that Baltimore County has acquired a 6-acre parcel along Edmondson Avenue for a new, state-of-the-art Catonsville Fire Station #4. Plans call for the existing station to be preserved as a Baltimore County Fire Museum. … [Read more...] about @BaltCoFire: Baltimore County Acquires $2 Million Site for New Catonsville Fire Station
#FLOODING: Ellicott City Safe and Sound Update
County Executive Ball announced two major advancements in his comprehensive Ellicott City Safe and Sound flood mitigation plan today. … [Read more...] about #FLOODING: Ellicott City Safe and Sound Update
#BaltCo: Community Meeting Regarding Slope Stabilization on Old Frederick Road
Baltimore County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is hosting a community meeting to discuss the plans for the slope stabilization of Old Frederick Road past Bryans Mill Way in Catonsville. … [Read more...] about #BaltCo: Community Meeting Regarding Slope Stabilization on Old Frederick Road
#HoCo to Host Tire Recycling Event at Alpha Ridge Landfill
ELLICOTT CITY, MD—Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the Bureau of Environmental Services will hold a tire drop-off recycling event at the Alpha Ridge Landfill from Saturday, September 9th through Saturday, September 16th. Collections will take place 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. each day. Howard County residents may dispose of scrap tires free of charge. … [Read more...] about #HoCo to Host Tire Recycling Event at Alpha Ridge Landfill
#GrantOpportunities — Patapsco Heritage Greenway
FY24 Patapsco Valley Heritage Area Mini-Grants Now Open The FY24 Patapsco Valley Heritage Area (PVHA) mini-grants application cycle is now open. The PVHA Mini-Grant Program is designed to assist heritage-related sites, organizations, and municipalities to develop new and innovative programs, partnerships, exhibits, tours, events, and other initiatives consistent with the … [Read more...] about #GrantOpportunities — Patapsco Heritage Greenway
#SLIDESHOW: Photo & Video Highlights from the 2023 National Night Out in Oella
On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 members of the Baltimore County Police and Baltimore County Fire Departments joined dozens of local residents to participate in the 40th year of National Night Out at the Oella Neighborhood Park. … [Read more...] about #SLIDESHOW: Photo & Video Highlights from the 2023 National Night Out in Oella
#VIDEO: Celebrating July 4th at the Height of the Global Pandemic
BY Marco Kathuria—This 13 minute video was shot in slow motion and in "Cinemascope". It suggests the surreal and uncertain times our community found itself in during the Global Pandemic of 2020-2023. … [Read more...] about #VIDEO: Celebrating July 4th at the Height of the Global Pandemic
#RESOURCE: BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRECINCT 1—WILKENS
BY Baltimore County Police Department–BCoPD’s mission is the enforcement of the laws and ordinances of Maryland and Baltimore County, the protection of life, property and the rights of all citizens; prevention and detection of crime; and the preservation of the peace. Our organizational values are "integrity...fairness...service." … [Read more...] about #RESOURCE: BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRECINCT 1—WILKENS
#SLIDESHOW: Photo & Video Highlights of the Earth Day Cleanup at the Historic Oella Cemetery
BY Marco Kathuria—This video documents local volunteers working alongside staff from Patapsco Heritage Greenway (PHG) as they conduct a partial cleanup of the cemetery. Once it is cleared, PHG will arrange for the location mapping of each headstone in this historic green space. They will also organize graphite rubbing events so the headstone inscription can also be documented … [Read more...] about #SLIDESHOW: Photo & Video Highlights of the Earth Day Cleanup at the Historic Oella Cemetery
#SLIDESHOW: Photo & Video Highlights from the Earth Day 2023 Community Clean Up in Oella
BY Dave Schultz—Despite the change in dates because of the rain, we had a good turnout for our cleanup two weekends ago and have a much better view of the Mill Race and the river behind Long Brick Row as a result. I think we all feel good about what we did and how we joined together with our neighbors to do it. Video Interviews & Photo Slideshow … [Read more...] about #SLIDESHOW: Photo & Video Highlights from the Earth Day 2023 Community Clean Up in Oella