In honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, the Banneker Museum is hosting 13 stations dedicated to exploring this historical moment in the founding of our Country. … [Read more...] about #ACTIVITIES: Red, White and Banneker
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#ACTIVITIES: Cooking in the Cabin at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Summer is concluding, time to start harvesting. We will use what we planted in spring to make traditional summer foods. Join the Foodways 1790 culinary historians as they prepare typical vintage foods using an authentic hearth, recipes and cookware. … [Read more...] about #ACTIVITIES: Cooking in the Cabin at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY UPDATE
This update is a compilation of meetings, hearings and announcements related to zoning, development and capital construction for Council District 1. … [Read more...] about COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY UPDATE
#CALENDAR: Are you a Baltimore County Business Owner? Then Consider Advertising in the Oella Calendar.
The Oella calendar is designed by Marco Kathuria, a video producer, graphic designer, and website builder who has lived in Oella for over 20 years. In addition to the We❤️Oella website, Marco owns and manages the My Motorhome Life brand. … [Read more...] about #CALENDAR: Are you a Baltimore County Business Owner? Then Consider Advertising in the Oella Calendar.
#VIDEOARCHIVES: The Ellicott Mill Redevelopment Plan (Update)
BY Marco Kathuria—The May 2022 video update for the historic development and reuse plan of the old Wilkins-Rogers flour mill in Oella, Maryland is now available on YouTube. … [Read more...] about #VIDEOARCHIVES: The Ellicott Mill Redevelopment Plan (Update)
#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.
#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)
@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
#BALTCO: Bring Your Own Bag Law
Baltimore County’s new Bring Your Own Bag Act aims to reduce litter, plastic pollution, and waste due to single-use carryout bags and to increase the use of reusable bags. … [Read more...] about #BALTCO: Bring Your Own Bag Law
#Job Announcement: Join Team Tubman!
Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced several seasonal job openings today. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as scheduled. … [Read more...] about #Job Announcement: Join Team Tubman!
#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
#GRANT: The Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park, Ltd.
Recommendation: That the Board of Public Works enter into a grant agreement for the following grant: Board of Directors of The Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park, Ltd. … [Read more...] about #GRANT: The Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park, Ltd.
#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 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
#EVENT: Community Clean Up Saturday, April 2nd, 9am-1pm (Updated)
BY Dave Schultz—Come join neighbors cleaning up our beautiful Oella landscape! Volunteering can take one of two forms: After the cleanup, we’ll have a late lunch and refreshments at 2:00pm at the Dutch Hotel 837 Oella Avenue Ellicott City MD 21043. RSVP to Dave Schultz to let us know you’re coming: . Even if you haven’t RSVP’ed, though, no biggie…come on out … [Read more...] about #EVENT: Community Clean Up Saturday, April 2nd, 9am-1pm (Updated)
#NEWSLETTER: GOCA Newsletter, Spring 2023 Edition
BY Marco Kathuria—The Greater Oella Community Association newsletter is sent to residents via postal mail every quarter. Thanks to Jay Patel, a PDF version of the newsletter will now be published on this website (and a clone of the site at ILoveOella.com) once the bulk mailings have taken place. The newsletter also serves to promote local businesses. Contact Jay Patel at the … [Read more...] about #NEWSLETTER: GOCA Newsletter, Spring 2023 Edition
#UPDATE: Howard County Opens Critical Ellicott City Safe & Sound Flood Mitigation Project
BY HoCo Press Office—The Quaker Mill Pond is the second major Ellicott City flood mitigation retention pond to open in fewer than six months. … [Read more...] about #UPDATE: Howard County Opens Critical Ellicott City Safe & Sound Flood Mitigation Project
#TIMELESS: Past Blends With Present in Historic Mill Village
BY–Paul W. Valentine (This article was originally published by the Washington Post in 1993) Tucked away in the wooded ravines of the Patapsco River valley just west of Baltimore stands Oella, a 19th century mill village of frame homes and brick and stone row houses that time seems to have passed by. While its inhabitants, including many Washington commuters, are … [Read more...] about #TIMELESS: Past Blends With Present in Historic Mill Village
#VOLUNTEER: Join The Friends of Oella Cemetery
BY Kathy Younkin—The Friends of Oella Cemetery is an informal group of volunteers that aims to organize community support for the ongoing maintenance and interpretation of this important heritage asset of our community. They welcome our Oella neighbors, family members of the interred, and others with an interest in local history. They are especially interested in … [Read more...] about #VOLUNTEER: Join The Friends of Oella Cemetery
