On Tuesday, August 4, 2026 members of the Baltimore County Police and Baltimore County Fire Departments will join dozens of local residents to participate in the 43rd year of the National Night Out community event at the Oella Neighborhood Park. … [Read more...] about #COOKOUT: National Night Out in Oella is On the First Tuesday in August
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#ACTIVITIES: Red, White and Banneker
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
#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
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
#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)
#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
#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: 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)
#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
#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
#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
#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
#SLIDESHOW: Photo Highlights from the 2023 GOCA Oella Benefit Ball
BY Barry Ard—This six minute animated slideshow video celebrates residents of Oella, Maryland enjoying the 70s and 80s themed Oella Benefit Ball held on March 25, 2023. … [Read more...] about #SLIDESHOW: Photo Highlights from the 2023 GOCA Oella Benefit Ball
#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)
#VIDEO: 2008 Oella Bicentennial Sign Unveiling (Restored)
BY Marco Kathuria—This nine minute video documents the Oella bicentennial sign unveiling that took place in 2008 at the intersection of Oella Avenue and Frederick Road in Oella, Maryland, USA. Descendants of Benjamin Banneker and Oella Residents Gather to Witness this historic event Stakeholders and local residents spoke about their involvement in the sign project and … [Read more...] about #VIDEO: 2008 Oella Bicentennial Sign Unveiling (Restored)
