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
OELLA-CATONSVILLE FLOOD SOLUTIONS MEETING
Benjamin Banneker Park Museum Wednesday, April 29, 6:30PM … [Read more...] about OELLA-CATONSVILLE FLOOD SOLUTIONS MEETING
#FUNDRAISER: 29th Annual Oella Benefit Ball
Mardi Gras 2026 March 14, 2026 from 7:00 pm – Midnight To Benefit the New Oella Entrance Sign Replacements … [Read more...] about #FUNDRAISER: 29th Annual Oella Benefit Ball
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
NON-PROFIT SECURES $400,000 TO REFURBISH PATAPSCO HORSE CENTER
The Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park (FPVSP) is leading an initiative to transform the Whiting Property, formerly the Maryland Council for Special Equestrians, and also known as the Patapsco Horse Center, into an accessible hub for trails and community use. FPVSP has secured over $400,000 to address critical maintenance needs, including debris removal, roof and … [Read more...] about NON-PROFIT SECURES $400,000 TO REFURBISH PATAPSCO HORSE CENTER
#UPDATE: Old Frederick Road Slope Stabilization Project Start Date Announced
District 1 - The Historic Community of Oella, Maryland The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation recently announced that the construction of a retaining wall along the west side of Old Frederick Road between Bryans Mill Way and Frederick Road in Oella, along with grading of the hillside and traffic studies is moving forward as expected albeit a … [Read more...] about #UPDATE: Old Frederick Road Slope Stabilization Project Start Date Announced
Baltimore County Summer Youth Employment Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Baltimore County Summer Youth Employment Program! … [Read more...] about Baltimore County Summer Youth Employment Program
#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)
#EVENT: Oella Children’s Christmas Party Announced
Join families (with small children) who live in Oella on Saturday, December 14, 2024 for fun, music... and Santa! … [Read more...] about #EVENT: Oella Children’s Christmas Party Announced
#UPDATE: Old Frederick Road Retaining Wall & Slope Stabilization Project Public Meeting August 22nd
The County is making progress, and the final study (which is the final phase of the design for the project) is underway. Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Traffic has announced a public meeting for August 22nd, 2024 at 6:30 pm to review the final study report. … [Read more...] about #UPDATE: Old Frederick Road Retaining Wall & Slope Stabilization Project Public Meeting August 22nd
#Meeting: BaltCo Rec & Parks “Open House” Listening Session in Catonsville, May 2nd.
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)
@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
#TRAILS: Old Ellicott City (OEC) Connector coming soon!
The OEC Connector is a new trail that makes a natural surface connection on the Howard County side of the Patapsco River, to the lightly traveled Sylvan Lane, continuing down Church St. and then into Old Ellicott City. … [Read more...] about #TRAILS: Old Ellicott City (OEC) Connector coming soon!
#VIDEO: Maryland Celebrates Unveiling of its First Mesonet Tower
BY Barry Ard–The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) and the University of Maryland (UMD) today proudly unveiled the first of more than 70 Maryland Mesonet towers yesterday. A member of the We Love Oella team was there to video record the press conference and subsequent tower-raising ceremony. … [Read more...] about #VIDEO: Maryland Celebrates Unveiling of its First Mesonet Tower
#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
